William Schuman
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Summary
William Schuman was born on August 4, 1910[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on February 15, 1992[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], classical composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: New York City[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: composer[13], teacher[14]
- Employer: Juilliard School[15], Sarah Lawrence College[16], Federal Theatre Project[17]
- Educated at: Columbia University[18], Stern School of Business[19], Teachers College[20], Juilliard School[21], Mozarteum University Salzburg[22]
- Student: Seymour Shifrin[23]
- Notable work: Symphony No. 8[24]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[25], National Medal of Arts[26], Handel Medallion[27], Pulitzer Prize for Music[28], Kennedy Center Honors[29], Arts and Letters Award in Music[30], Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards[31]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[32], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Genre: opera[35], symphony[36]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[37], New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[38]
- Family name: Schuman[39]
- Given name: William[40]
- Official website: http://www.williamschuman.org[41]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[42], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- List of works: list of compositions by William Schuman[45]
- Name in native language: William Schuman[46]
Why It Matters
William Schuman has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was William Schuman born?
William Schuman's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
Where did William Schuman die?
William Schuman passed away in New York City[4].
What did William Schuman do for work?
William Schuman worked as a conductor[5], classical composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did William Schuman go to school?
William Schuman was educated at Columbia University[18], Stern School of Business[19], Teachers College[20], and Juilliard School[21].
What awards did William Schuman receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[25], National Medal of Arts[26], Handel Medallion[27], and Pulitzer Prize for Music[28].