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Ronald K. Anderson
Ronald K. Anderson (August 19, 1934, Kansas City, MO - September 5, 2023, Shushan, NY) was an American trumpeter and teacher. Life Anderson performed after World War II as part of the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra. Later he was a founding member of the American Brass Quintet, remaining during the period 1962 to 1965, as well as of The Group for Contemporary Music. He taught at Purchase College, New York University, Stony Brook University, and Bennington College. Repertoire As well as his activities with the American Brass Quintet and The Group for Contemporary Music, Anderson commissioned or premiered many contemporary works for solo trumpet, by composers including Charles Dodge (''Extensions'' for trumpet and tape), Ralph Shapey, Stefan Wolpe Stefan Wolpe (25 August 1902, Berlin – 4 April 1972, New York City) was a German-born American composer. He was associated with interdisciplinary modernism, with affiliations ranging from the Bauhaus, Berlin agitprop theater and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra
The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra was the only symphonic orchestral ensemble ever created under the supervision of the United States Army. Founded by the composer Samuel Adler, its members participated in the cultural diplomacy initiatives of the United States in an effort to demonstrate the shared cultural heritage of the United States, its European allies and the vanquished countries of Europe during the post World War II era. History The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra was established as part of the Seventh United States Army based in Stuttgart, Germany in 1952. It was founded by the young conductor Samuel Adler who also served as its first principal conductor while stationed as a Corporal in the 2nd Armored Division during the Cold War. The orchestra's membership consisted of professionally educated musicians who were also enlisted within the Army during the 1950s and early 1960s. During the course of a decade, the orchestra concertized extensively throughout the ruin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |