Nicholas Van Slyck
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Nicholas Van Slyck (October 25, 1922 - July 3, 1983[1]) was an American composer of classical music. He founded the New School of Music in 1976.
Early life
He graduated from Kent School in Kent, Connecticut in 1940 and Harvard University (Class of 1944)[2] where he studied with Walter Piston. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. While attending Harvard in the 1940s, he was also the director of the Harvard Chamber orchestra . He had his music performed by the Boston Civic Symphony.[3]
Honors
- 1983 Composer of the Year from Music Teachers National Association
Works
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References
- ^ Van Slyck, Nicholas. "Massachusetts, Death Index, 1970-200". familysearch.org. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "VAN SLYCK WILL GIVE PIANO RECITAL SUNDAY". thecrimson.com. 1942-10-24. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- ^ "Hot Gavotte. . ". thecrimson.com. 1948-11-26. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
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