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Brings, Allen (February 24, 1934)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: February 24, 1934

Biography

New York City native, Allen Brings, was born in 1934. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Queens College, a Master’s degree from Columbia University, and a doctorate in both theory and composition from Boston University. He received the Naumburg fellow while at Princeton University. Brings composed for orchestra, bands, choruses, and solo instruments. “Whether writing for children or accomplished professionals, I have always tried to reward their efforts by writing only as many notes as are continually captivate the ear while urging it forward to the end of the piece”.- Brings

Sources: • New Music USA Online Library. “Allen Brings.” New Music USA. http://library.newmusicusa.org/allenbrings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Allen Brings (Addendum 4), 1961

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Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.

Dates: 1961

American Composers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0078
Scope and Contents

The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.

Dates: 1813 - 2006

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