William Schuman

American composer and arts administrator (1910-1992).

Born August 4th, 1910 in New York City, The Bronx. [ref]

Died February 15th, 1992 at 81 years old in New York City. [ref]

Occupations
classical composer, composer, conductor, music teacher, musicologist, university teacher
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull