DONALD ERB

'Donald Erb' (born January 17, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio) is an American composer best known for large orchestral works such as ''Concerto for Brass and Orchestra'' and ''Klangfarbenfunk''.

Contents
Early years
Honors and Awards
References
External links
Listening

Early years


While growing up in Youngstown, Erb gained early recognition as a trumpet player for a local dance band.[1] Following a stint in the Navy during World War II, he continued his career as a jazz trumpeter and enrolled at Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in music in 1950.[1] Three years later, he earned a Master of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music.[1] In 1964, Erb earned a Doctorate in Music from Indiana University, where he studied with Bernard Heiden.[1]

Honors and Awards


In the course of his career, Erb has earned considerable recognition. He received the Prix de Rome and was composer-in-residence with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. He is Distinguished Professor of Composition, Emeritus, at the Cleveland Institute of Music in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] He has received grants and fellowships from the Rockefeller, Guggenheim, Ford, Fromm, and Koussevitzky foundations.[1]
Erb's notable students include Margaret Brouwer, John Mackey, Nickitas J. Demos, and Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate.

References


1. Donald Erb biography Accessed 2007-03-27.
2. Donald Erb biography Accessed 2007-03-27.
3. Donald Erb biography Accessed 2007-03-27.
4. Donald Erb biography Accessed 2007-03-27.
5. Donald Erb biography Accessed 2007-03-27.
6. Donald Erb biography Accessed 2007-03-27.

External links



Donald Erb bio from Cleveland Composers Guild site
Listening


Art of the States: Donald Erb

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