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Kleinsasser, William, 1961-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1961

Biography

William Kleinsasser's compositions range from acoustic chamber and orchestral pieces to interactive computer music. His work integrating electro-acoustic music with virtuoso instrumental performance has been widely recognized and supported by commissions and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Maryland State Arts Council, the American Music Center, Meet the Composer, the Argosy Foundation, and Towson University, among others. Kleinsasser's compositions have received national and international recognition in concerts, competitions, conferences and festivals. Kleinsasser's music is recorded on the Everglade, Innova, Mark, C74, and Ars Harmonica (ICMA) labels. Kleinsasser holds DM and MM degrees in composition from Indiana University School of Music and BA and BM degrees from the University of Oregon. He is a professor of composition and related studies at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland where he is also the Director of the New Music Ensemble.

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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

William Kleinsasser (Addendum 3), 2003

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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: 2003

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