Kermit Moore

African American cellist, conductor, and composer
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Kermit Moore

Summary

Kermit Moore is a human[1]. He was born in Akron[2]. He was born on March 11, 1929[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on November 2, 2013[5]. He worked as a musician[6], conductor[7], film score composer[8], and cellist[9].

Key Facts

  • Kermit Moore's place of birth was Akron[2].
  • Kermit Moore passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Kermit Moore was born on March 11, 1929[3].
  • Kermit Moore died on November 2, 2013[5].
  • Among Kermit Moore's spouses was Dorothy Rudd Moore[10].
  • Kermit Moore held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Kermit Moore is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
  • Kermit Moore's professions included musician[6].
  • Kermit Moore's professions included conductor[7].
  • Kermit Moore worked as a film score composer[8].
  • Kermit Moore worked as a cellist[9].
  • Among Kermit Moore's employers was Hartford Symphony Orchestra[13].
  • Kermit Moore was employed by The Hartt School[14].
  • Among Kermit Moore's employers was The Harlem School of the Arts[15].
  • Kermit Moore's education included a stint at New York University[16].
  • Kermit Moore's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[17].
  • Kermit Moore's education included a stint at Juilliard School[18].
  • Kermit Moore's education included a stint at Cleveland Institute of Music[19].
  • Kermit Moore was a member of Philip Glass Ensemble[20].
  • Kermit Moore was a member of Musicians Club of New York[21].
  • Kermit Moore was a member of Society of Black Composers[22].
  • Kermit Moore is recorded as male[23].
  • Kermit Moore's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • The cause of death was surgical complications[25].
  • Kermit Moore's family name is recorded as Moore[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Kermit Moore was born in Akron[2]. He was born on March 11, 1929[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].

Education

Educated at New York University[16], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1831[29], headquartered in New York City[30]; Conservatoire de Paris[17], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1795[33], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[34]; Juilliard School[18], a conservatory[35], in United States[36], founded in 1905[37], headquartered in New York City[38]; and Cleveland Institute of Music[19], a school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1920[41]. Studied under Felix Salmond[42], a music educator[43], 1888–1952[44], of United Kingdom[45]; Paul Bazelaire[46], a cellist[47], 1886–1958[48], of France[49]; Gregor Piatigorsky[50], a cellist[51], 1903–1976[52], of Russian Empire[53]; Pau Casals[54], a cellist[55], 1876–1973[56], of Spain[57], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[58]; Nadia Boulanger[59], a pianist[60], 1887–1979[61], of France[62], awarded the Prix de Rome[63]; and Serge Koussevitzky[64], a composer[65], 1874–1951[66], of Russian Empire[67], specialised in music[68].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], conductor[7], film score composer[8], and cellist[9]. Employers include Hartford Symphony Orchestra[13], an orchestra[69], in United States[70], founded in 1934[71], headquartered in Hartford[72]; The Hartt School[14], a performing arts school[73], in United States[74], founded in 1920[75]; and The Harlem School of the Arts[15], an art academy[76], in United States[77], founded in 1964[78], headquartered in New York City[79].

Personal Life

Among Kermit Moore's spouses was Dorothy Rudd Moore[10].

Death and Burial

Kermit Moore died on November 2, 2013[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was surgical complications[25].

FAQs

Where was Kermit Moore born?

Kermit Moore was born in Akron[2].

Where did Kermit Moore die?

Kermit Moore passed away in Manhattan[4].

Who was Kermit Moore married to?

Kermit Moore's spouses include Dorothy Rudd Moore[10].

What did Kermit Moore do for work?

Kermit Moore worked as musician[6], conductor[7], film score composer[8], and cellist[9].

Where did Kermit Moore go to school?

Kermit Moore was educated at New York University[16], Conservatoire de Paris[17], Juilliard School[18], and Cleveland Institute of Music[19].

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