American Composers (4th of July coming!)

[Ktrek]

I was wondering what American composers the members enjoyed? I suppose almost everyone would name Aaron Copeland, Leonard Bernstein and Ferde Grofé, but how many would name George Chadwick, Howard Hanson, David Diamond? Or maybe there are some others that you think are worth a listen. Who would they be?

[Robert Phillips]

Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Samual Barber, and Elliot Carter need to be on that list. And I know that Carter won't be to everyone's taste, but I love his music, particularly the string quartets and the Concerto for Piano, Harpsichord, and Orchestra.