Ross Lee Finney

Ross Lee Finney (1906–1997) was an American composer and music educator.

Ross Lee Finney in brief

Born
1906
Died
1997
Known for
composer and music educator
Place of birth
Wells
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Overview

Born at Wells in 1906, died at Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1997.

In detail

Ross Lee Finney studied at Carleton College. training under Nadia Boulanger, Alban Berg and Roger Sessions is recorded.

Employment is recorded with University of Michigan and Smith College. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Rome Prize, Pulitzer Prize for Music and Arts and Letters Award in Music.

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    “Ross Lee Finney”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q323394: Ross Lee Finney

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