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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> | + | (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> |
Revision as of 20:36, 22 August 2013
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
Abongo – Percussion (12)
A Dance – Percussion Quintet; with Piano
References