Kermit Moore (March 11, 1929 – November 11, 2013) was an American conductor, cellist, and composer.

Early life and education

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heritage, Moore was born in

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. While still in high school, Moore studied at the

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. In Manhattan, Mr. Moore studied the cello with Felix Salmond at the

Juilliard School The Juilliard School ( ) is a private performing arts conservatory in New York City. Established in 1905, the school trains about 850 undergraduate and graduate students in dance, drama, and music. It is widely regarded as one of the most ...

while simultaneously studying for a master's degree in composition and musicology at

New York University New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded by a group of New Yorkers led by then- Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin. In 1832, ...

Career

Moore was one of the founders of the

Symphony of the New World The Symphony of the New World was a symphony orchestra based in New York City. It was the first racially integrated orchestra in the United States. The Symphony gave its debut concert on 6 May 1965 at Carnegie Hall, conducted by Benjamin Steinb ...

, the first racially integrated orchestra in the United States. Together with his wife Dorothy Rudd Moore and others, he founded the Society of Black Composers. He was also a member and board member of the Musicians Club of New York.

Personal life

Moore was married to the composer Dorothy Rudd Moore.

References

External links

Kermit Moore on WNYC
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