William Bergsma
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William Bergsma
Summary
William Bergsma is a human[1]. Born in Oakland[2], he… he was born on April 1, 1921[3]. He died in Seattle[4]. He died on March 18, 1994[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and music educator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- William Bergsma was born in Oakland[2].
- William Bergsma died in Seattle[4].
- William Bergsma was born on April 1, 1921[3].
- William Bergsma died on March 18, 1994[5].
- William Bergsma held citizenship in United States[9].
- William Bergsma worked as a composer[6].
- William Bergsma's professions included music educator[7].
- Among William Bergsma's employers was University of Washington[10].
- William Bergsma was employed by Juilliard School[11].
- William Bergsma's education included a stint at Stanford University[12].
- William Bergsma was educated at Eastman School of Music[13].
- William Bergsma was educated at University of Rochester[14].
- A notable student of William Bergsma was Philip Glass[15].
- William Bergsma received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
- William Bergsma received the Arts and Letters Award in Music[17].
- William Bergsma was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[18].
- William Bergsma is recorded as male[19].
- William Bergsma's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- William Bergsma's genre is opera[21].
- William Bergsma's genre is symphony[22].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
- William Bergsma's family name is recorded as Bergsma[24].
- William Bergsma's given name is recorded as William[25].
- William Bergsma's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
- William Bergsma's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[27].
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Origins and Family
William Bergsma was born in Oakland[2]. He was born on April 1, 1921[3].
Education
Educated at Stanford University[12], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Stanford[31]; Eastman School of Music[13], a conservatory[32], in United States[33], founded in 1921[34]; and University of Rochester[14], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1850[37], headquartered in Rochester[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6] and music educator[7]. Employers include University of Washington[10], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1861[41] and Juilliard School[11], a conservatory[42], in United States[43], founded in 1905[44], headquartered in New York City[45]. A notable student of William Bergsma was Philip Glass[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], a fellowship grant[46], in United States[47], founded in 1925[48] and Arts and Letters Award in Music[17], an award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1941[51].
Death and Burial
William Bergsma died on March 18, 1994[5]. He passed away in Seattle[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
Why It Matters
William Bergsma ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was William Bergsma born?
Born in Oakland[2], William Bergsma…
Where did William Bergsma die?
William Bergsma died in Seattle[4].
What did William Bergsma do for work?
William Bergsma worked as composer[6] and music educator[7].
Where did William Bergsma go to school?
William Bergsma was educated at Stanford University[12], Eastman School of Music[13], and University of Rochester[14].
What awards did William Bergsma receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16] and Arts and Letters Award in Music[17].