Shatzkin, Merton, 1929-
Dates
- Existence: 1929
Biography
Dr. Merton Shatzkin is by all accounts a man of many hats. He was Professor of Music Theory at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance from 1963 until his retirement in 1997. A former Juilliard graduate, he obtained his masters and doctoral degrees from the Eastman School of Music. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Shatzkin was Assistant Concertmaster of the Kansas City Symphony, as well as a member of the Volker String Quartet, UMKC’s Conservatory Contemporary Chamber Players, and Kansas City’s newEar ensemble. He is the author of the book Writing for the Orchestra. This Addendum, including all following works and correspondence, was donated by Dr. Shatzkin in April of 2016.
Source: /conservatory.umkc.edu/content.cfm?cont=1A28E0>. [Adapted for LaBudde Special Collections]
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
American Composers 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.
Merton Shatzkin (Addendum 4), undated
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.
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