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LIVING COMPOSERS

  • G. B. Lane (E) -- Retiring from the School of Music, University of South Carolina on Dec. 31, 2002. D.M.A., Trombone Performance, 1975, University of Texas at Austin. Author of The Trombone: An Annotated Bibliography (1999), one other book, articles in refereed journals and academic papers on various aspects of music. Specializations include American music, music bibliography, and sightsinging and ear training. Founder and editor, Newsletter of the International Trombone Association (1972-1976). Devotee of Sherlock Holmes, presiding officer of The Hansom Wheels (scion society of the Baker Street Irregulars).
    Please address editorial questions about the Living Composers category to exfatmanreading@yahoo.com.
  • Daniel Albertson (PR) -- Self-trained composer and writer on music, specializing in 20th- and 21st-century classical music and its composers. His passions outside of music include astronomy, crossword puzzles and fine art, among other things. He is the creator of The Living Composers Project (2000), an online database now holding information on 600+ contemporary composers and since 2002, has been a repertoire advisor to the Studio for New Music in New York. His compositions, few in number, were performed Germany and the UK in 2002. Homepage: http://composers21.com
  • Joseph Brumbeloe (PR) -- holds a Ph.D. in music theory from Indiana University, and currently teaches at the University of Southern Mississippi. His research interests include the theory and literature of the 18th century, as well as 20th century methodologies and music, including jazz. His research has been published in The New Groves Dictionary of Music and Musicians; Theoria; Music Theory: Explorations and Applications; Gamut; and The Indiana Theory Review. Additionally, he has delivered papers to meetings of the Society of Music Theory, the College Music Society, the 4th and 5th International Festival of Women Composers, and has prepared critical editions for Kallisti Press.
  • Gordon J. Callon (PR) -- Associate Professor, Music, Acadia University. Publications include Songs with Theorbo (ca. 1650-1663): Oxford, Bodleian Library, Broxbourne 84.9, London, Lambeth Palace Library, 1041 (Recen t Researches in the Music of the Baroque Era, 105). Madison: A-R Editions, Inc., 2000, and Nicholas Lanier: The Complete Works. (Boethius Editions, XI). Hereford, England: Severinus Press, 1994. Current projects include the edition, William Lawes (1602-1645), Collected Vocal Music (Recen t Researches in the Music of the Baroque Era) Middleton, WI: A-R Editions, Inc., [nyp], and a Study and edition of The Tabley House Song Book, ca. 1653-1665 (now in Special Collections of the John Rylands University Library of Manchester). [Vocal music by anon., Henry Lawes, Edward Colman, Henry Purcell (?Sr.), John Wilson, "Rovetta" (?), Matthew Locke, Thomas Purcell.]. Contributing editor, Metronome Records, Penryn, Cornwall, England; Founder and Manager of the S core List: The Score Users' Group Forum; Founder and manager of the S core Archive and the Acadia Early Music Archive; Canadian University Music Society Web Site Editorial Board Member. Homepage: http://ace.acadiau.ca/score/GJC/home.htm
    E-mail: gcallon@istar.ca
  • Paschall de Paor (PR) -- This member has not yet filled out a publicly-viewable bio.  If you are this member, then please, soon, do fill out your name and bio (scroll down to "YOUR BIO").  When you have saved the information, it will be instantly displayed in place of the text you're now reading.
  • Bradford Lee Eden (PR) -- Head of Cataloging, University of Nevada at Las Vegas. M.S. Library Science, University of North Texas, 1994; Ph.D. Musicology, University of Kansas, 1991; M.A. Musicology, Indiana State University, 1984; B.A Music, B.A. Religion, Carthage College, 1982. Editor, ALCTS Paper Series; Associate Editor and Book Reviews Editor, The Heroic Age; articles in The Encyclopedia of Medieval Folklore, The Encyclopedia of Medieval Italy, Oryx Encyclopedia of Women and Music in America since 1900, The Encyclopedia of Monasticism.
  • Christoph Hust (PR) -- Mainz University, Germany
  • Edward (Ted) McIrvine (PR) -- Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Music, College of Staten Island/City University of New York. D.M. Music Composition, Indiana University Bloomington, 1984. Author of "Concerto for Tuba & Orchestra" and other compositions, and "Tonal Counterpoint in the Baroque Era" and other writings on Baroque Music. Trumpet in Connecticut Grand Opera and The Kingsborough Symphony, Church Organist. We regret to say that Prof. McIrvine has lost a battle against cancer in 2000. We remain appreciative to him for his good work helping to get Nupedia off the ground.
  • Mara Parker (PR) -- Assistant professor of musicology and string performance at Widener University, received her Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1995. Publications include articles on the classical string quartet and Luigi Boccherini, a critical edition of sonatas for cello and basso by Carlo Graziani, and History of Western Music in Outlines and Tables. She is currently working on a study of the string quartet during the second half of the eighteenth century. She has delivered papers on the Prussian Court under Friedrich Wilhelm II, Carlo Graziani, and the classical string quartet at both local and international conferences.
  • Michael Remson (PR) -- DMA Composition/Playwriting, University of Houston (Carlisle Floyd, Robert Nelson, Edward Albee), 1997; NM Music Literature, University of Houston, 2000; MM Composition, Carnegie Mellon University, 1992, BA Vocal Performance/General Studies, New York University Gallatin Division, 1989. Composer/Librettist currently based in New York City. New York City Opera Showcasing American Composers series, 2000; Americans for the Arts Ulster Orchestra Residency, 2000. Faculty and Teaching Positions: American Festival for the Arts, Houston TX (1996-1998, 2000); University of Houston, Houston TX (1992-1998); Houston Community College, Houston TX (1996-1998). Instructor in such areas as studio composition, music theory, aural skills, and analysis, music literature and history, women in music, world music. Articles on Aaron Copland, CAI for music theory and aural skills and arts organizations currently in publication.
  • Luca Ricossa (PR) -- This member has not yet filled out a publicly-viewable bio.  If you are this member, then please, soon, do fill out your name and bio (scroll down to "YOUR BIO").  When you have saved the information, it will be instantly displayed in place of the text you're now reading.
  • Suzanne Summerville (PR) -- Suzanne Summerville, mezzo-soprano and conductor, received her Dr. phil. in Historical Musicology from Berlin's Freie Universität. As a singer, she was a member the Studio der deutschen Oper Berlin and Houston Grand Opera and has given recitals in many European and American cities and has recorded for the CBC, BBC, RIAS, SFB, Radio Leipzig, and the Norwegian Radio.She retired from the University of Alaska Fairbanks as Professor of Music and Women's Studies. Her CDs include Songs of Fanny Hensel, Edward MacDowell, and Adelbert von Chamisso. She has written for several international encyclopedias and is currently editing "North to the Future: A History of Music in Alaska.
    E-mail: sing@mosquitonet.com
  • James L. Zychowicz (PR) -- This member has not yet filled out a publicly-viewable bio.  If you are this member, then please, soon, do fill out your name and bio (scroll down to "YOUR BIO").  When you have saved the information, it will be instantly displayed in place of the text you're now reading.
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