Becker, John J.

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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