Alvin Etler

American composer and musician
Person human Q4738088
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Summary

Alvin Etler was born on February 19, 1913[1], in Battle Creek[2]. He died on June 13, 1973[3], in Northampton[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and oboist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Wildwood Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Employer: Cornell University[10], Yale University[11], Smith College[12], Case Western Reserve University[13]
  • Educated at: University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[14], Case Western Reserve University[15], Cleveland Institute of Music[16]
  • Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: Etler[19]
  • Given name: Alvin[20]
  • Student of: Paul Hindemith[21]
  • Instrument: oboe[22]

Why It Matters

Alvin Etler is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Alvin Etler born?

Alvin Etler was born in Battle Creek[2].

Where did Alvin Etler die?

Alvin Etler passed away in Northampton[4].

What did Alvin Etler do for work?

Alvin Etler worked as a composer[5] and oboist[6].

Where did Alvin Etler go to school?

Alvin Etler was educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[14], Case Western Reserve University[15], and Cleveland Institute of Music[16].

What awards did Alvin Etler receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Ntnqtschr · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Imslp id → Category:Etler,_Alvin
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nukat id → n2005104177
    Gnd id → 11896402X
    Isni → 0000000109656696
    Given name → Alvin
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