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Donald Erb

Donald Erb (1927–2008) was an American composer, music educator and trumpeter.

Also recorded as Donald James Erb

Donald Erb

Born
1927 · Youngstown.
Died
2008 · Cleveland Heights.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
composer · music educator · trumpeter
Education
Indiana University · Kent State University · Cleveland Institute of Music · Lakewood High School
Teachers
Nadia Boulanger
Honours
Rome Prize · Guggenheim Fellowship · Arts and Letters Award in Music

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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