Howard Hanson
Nationality: American
Born: 1896-1981
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Born: 1896-1981
Education/Training:
Studied at Luther College, the Institute of Musical Art, and Northwestern University
Best Known For:
Building the Eastman School of Music into an influential and high-quality conservatory
Notable Compositions:
Symphony No. 1 (Nordic); Symphony No. 2 (Romantic); Merry Mount; Symphony No. 4 (Requiem); Lament for Beowulf; 3 songs from "Drum Taps"; The Cherubic Hymn; Song of Democracy
Assignments:
Served as Dean of the Conservatory of Fine Arts at the College of the Pacific; Served as the Director and Head of the Eastman School of Music for 40 years
REPERTOIRE: Song of Democracy Op. 44
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| College Choir Festival | Nov 13, 2004 |
| Of Thee We Sing | Nov 9, 1991 |
REPERTOIRE: The Cherubic Hymn Op. 37
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Colours | Oct 13, 1991 |
REPERTOIRE: Prelude (Merry Mount)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Great Opera Choruses | Apr 26, 1981 |
REPERTOIRE: It Is the House of Gay Carouse
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Great Opera Choruses | Apr 26, 1981 |
REPERTOIRE: Praise We the Lord
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Great Opera Choruses | Apr 26, 1981 |
