composer
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The composer George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn to Jewish parents from the Russian Empire and began his career writing Tin Pan Alley songs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
In 1939, composer Earl Robinson and lyricist John La Touche wrote the ambitious “Ballad for Americans,” an extended, oratorio-like work famously performed by both Paul Robeson and Bing Crosby.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
David Sanchez, a composer and orchestra director, is accused of receiving preferential treatment in obtaining a public-sector job.
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
It was, however, Conlon’s attachment to the Austrian composer that led him to the many composers who could not flee.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Most voices can be assigned one of these four ranges, and this gives the composer four vocal lines to work with, which is usually enough.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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Academy Awards, List 3
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