AKA William Howard Schuman

Born: 4-Aug-1910
Birthplace: New York City
Died: 15-Feb-1992
Location of death: New York City
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Composer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Symphony No. 6

    University: Malkin Conservatory, New York City
    University: BS, Teachers College, Columbia University (1935)
    University: MA, Teachers College, Columbia University (1937)
    University: Juilliard School of Music (1936-38)
    Professor: Sarah Lawrence College (1935-45)
    Administrator: President, Juilliard School of Music (1945-62)

    National Medal of Arts 1987
    Pulitzer Prize for Music 1943 for Secular Cantata No. 2: A Free Song
    Lincoln Center President (1962-69)

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