William Presser
William Henry Presser (19 April 1916, Saginaw, Michigan – 20 August 2004, Lafayette, Louisiana) was an American composer, violinist, and publisher of American chamber music particularly for brass and woodwinds. Both as a composer and a publisher, he pioneered repertoire for unfamiliar instruments and combinations, such as duets for oboe with trombone, and concert recital works for instruments such as baritone saxophone and alto clarinet. He earned degrees in violin and theory from Alma College, University of Michigan, and the Eastman School of Music.
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William Presser
- Born
- 1916
- Died
- 2004
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- conductor · composer · musicologist · violinist
- Education
- University of Michigan
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William Presser was a composer, born on 19 April 1916 in Saginaw, Michigan and died in 2004.
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William Presser studied at University of Michigan.
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