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George Frederick McKay

George Frederick McKay was born in town of Harrington, Washington. His family moved to Spokane, where he attended school up to his college years. In 1923, he became the first graduate in composition studies at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. His interest was American folk-song, including jazz and blues and Native American music.

In 1927, he returned to the University of Washington, where he taught, composed, and led performances. In 1952, he was commissioned by the Seattle Symphony to compose the city's Centennial Symphony, now known as "Evocation Symphony" or "Symphony for Seattle".

Over the course of his career, McKay composed 70 orchestral works, and a total of nearly 1000 musical titles. He also wrote several papers and books on musical technique. He is believed to have been the most published American composer during the mid-twentieth century.

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Born June 11, 1899
Died October 4, 1970

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  • Cover of: The technique of modern harmony: a laboratory plan for advanced study.

    First published in 1941 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Creative orchestration: a project method for classes in orchestration and instrumentation

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  • Cover of: Bravura prelude for brass ensemble.

    First published in 1943 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Instrumental duo suite (Machine Age poetry): trio (mixed) [for] piano with any combination of 2 or more.

    First published in 1971 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: range of musical experience

    First published in 1958 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Sonatina giocosa: flute quartet.

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  • Cover of: Workbook to accompany Creative orchestration

    First published in 1964 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Creative harmony: a project method for advanced study

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  • Cover of: Sonata for Trombone and Piano

    First published in 1987 — 1 edition
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Born June 11, 1899
Died October 4, 1970

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Instrumentation and orchestration, Harmony, Instruction and study, Instrumentation et orchestration, Music, Musical analysis, Suites (Piano, 2 unspecified instruments), Wind ensembles, Wind quartets (4 flutes)

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April 22, 2024 Edited by MARC Bot adding https:// to link URL
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