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Studies:  Cincinnati Cons. (1905), Wisconsin Conservatory (Doctorate 1923)   
 
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(b. Henderson, Ky., January 22, 1886; d. Wilmette, Ill., January 21, 1961) was an American composer, often grouped with [[Charles Ives]], [[Carl Ruggles]], [[Henry Cowell]], and [[Wallingford Riegger]] as "The American Five" of "ultra-modern" music.<ref>http://composers.com/john-j-becker</ref>
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Latest revision as of 04:08, 29 December 2024

John Becker

Biography

Born: January 22, 1886

Died: January 21, 1961

Country: USA

Studies: Cincinnati Cons. (1905), Wisconsin Conservatory (Doctorate 1923)

Teachers: Aexander von Fielitz, Carl Busch, Wilhelm Middelschulte



(b. Henderson, Ky., January 22, 1886; d. Wilmette, Ill., January 21, 1961) was an American composer, often grouped with Charles Ives, Carl Ruggles, Henry Cowell, and Wallingford Riegger as "The American Five" of "ultra-modern" music.[1]



Works for Percussion

AbongoPercussion (12)
A DancePercussion Quintet; with Piano

References