Born: 1896-1981
Nationality: American
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
