20th Century
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Born in New York, New York in Brooklyn
His parents were Lithuanian immigrants.
When he was 21 he traveled to Paris, France to study with the famous music teacher Nadia Boulanger. He was her first full-time American student.
Some of his music incorporates elements from jazz. He also wrote pieces of music that were like classical music.
Many of his pieces of music are patriotic in nature and have ideas from American culture.
He wrote: Orchestral music
Songs
Piano Music
Film Music
Billy the Kid – ballet
Lincoln Portrait
Fanfare for the Common Man
El Salón México
Appalachian Spring - ballet
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Born in New York, New York in Brooklyn
His parents were Lithuanian immigrants.
When he was 21 he traveled to Paris, France to study with the famous music teacher Nadia Boulanger. He was her first full-time American student.
Some of his music incorporates elements from jazz. He also wrote pieces of music that were like classical music.
Many of his pieces of music are patriotic in nature and have ideas from American culture.
He wrote: Orchestral music
Songs
Piano Music
Film Music
Billy the Kid – ballet
Lincoln Portrait
Fanfare for the Common Man
El Salón México
Appalachian Spring - ballet
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