R. Murray Schafer: A Creative Life - Paperback

by L. Brett Scott (Author)

This is authoritative biography of R. Murray Schafer--a preeminent Canadian composer, artist, educator, and activist--incorporates insights from the composer himself and his family to explore his entire opus from groundbreaking work in acoustic ecology to early, lesser known projects.

Author Biography

Brett Scott is associate professor of ensembles and conducting at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. Prior to his appointment at the University of Cincinnati, he was director of choral activities at the University of Rochester and taught at the Eastman School of Music. Scott is an expert on contemporary music and Canadian music. He has presented at national and international conferences, and has had articles published in several scholarly choral journals. He has served as editor of Chorus America's Research Memorandum Series and associate editor of NCCO's The Choral Scholar.