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Ralph Vaughn Williams
Williams was a teacher, conductor, and became the leader in English music. He was an editor of the English Hymnal and collector of folksongs. Some of his works include, "English Folk Song Suite", and "The Lark Ascending". -
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Gustav Holst
Holst was an English composer and important teacher. He was influenced by Hindu mysticism and folksongs. He has composed several works, including "The Planets", "Hammersmith", and "Choral Symphony". -
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Igor Stravinsky
Stravinsky was one of the most versatile and interesting composer from the 20th century. He went on to write for ballets, operas, choral music, and piano works. His ballets, "The Rite of Spring", "The Firebird", and "Petruska" have solidified his place as an important composer of the 20th century. -
Post 1900's
The Post 1900's are also referred to as the 20th Century. This was a time of famine, war, death, poverty, and disease. It was also one of music and dance to help the broken spirits. -
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Aaron Copland
Copland has earned his place as most popular among the American composers. He was also a teacher, author, and conductor. His music included 2 operas, 6 ballets, concertos, and some writings. Some of his well known pieces include "Piano Variations", "A Lincoln Portrait", and "Fanfare for the Common Man". -
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Louis Armstrong
Armstrong was an African-American trumpeter who happened to revolutionize Jazz. He was a singer, band-leader, wrote publications for trumpets. Armstrong managed to take jazz from an ensemble based group to a soloists art with his improvisation. Some of his works include, "Star Dust", "Body and Soul", and "That's My Home". -
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Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein was an American pianist, composer, and conductor. He's deemed as the most influential American musician of the 20th century. His works include, "West Side Story", "Fancy Free", and "Symphony No. 3". -
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John Williams
Williams is an American composer and conductor. He is considered one of the best in film scores. He has numerous works under his belt. His work spans over 80 film-scores, his works range from, "Star Wars", "Jaws", "E.T", and "Harry Potter".