Field-Of-Study: Music Composition

Bernard Rogers

As published in the Foundation’s Report for 1926–27: Rogers, Bernard: Appointed for creative work in musical composition, principally in France and Austria; tenure, twelve months from May 20, 1927. Born February 4, 1893, in New York City. Education: Studied with Hans van den Berg, Ernest Bloch, Percy Goetschius (New York), and Frank Bridge (London). Pulitzer

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Rufus Reid

Although he has made his mark as a bassist, Rufus Reid actually began his musical career with the trumpet.  Born in Atlanta and raised in Sacramento, he played the trumpet all through junior high and high school.  However, during his years as a trumpet player in the United States Air Force, he discovered his interest

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