Stein, Leon
Biography
Born: September 18, 1910
Died: May 9, 2002
Country: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Studies: De Paul University (B.A.1931, M.M.1935, Ph.D.1949)
Teachers: Wesley La Violette, Leo Sowerby, Eric Delamarter, A. Becker
Leon Stein (September 18, 1910, Chicago - May 9, 2002, Laguna Hills, California) was an American composer and music analyst.
Stein attended DePaul University, where he achieved his MM in 1935 and his Ph.D. in 1949; he studied under Leo Sowerby, Eric DeLamarter, Frederick Stock, and Hans Lange. He taught at DePaul from 1931 to 1978; he was dean of the School of Music there between 1966 and 1976. Stein was also Director of the Graduate Division at De Paul University of Music. College of Jewish Studies, Chicago. He directed a number of Chicago ensembles, including the City Symphony of Chicago.
Stein's compositions were modernist in character; his works for saxophone are his most popular pieces. He also wrote on music, particularly Jewish music. His manuscripts are held in the Richardson Library at DePaul.
He has two sons.[1]
Works for Percussion
Concerto for Clarinet and Percussion Ensemble – Percussion Quartet; Clarinet
Duo Concertante for Marimba and Bassoon – Marimba; Bassoon
Introduction and Rondo – Multiple Percussion; Flute
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