Morton Gould

Score-Highlights from Morton Gould's Windjammer arranged by Paul Yoder for Full Band. Playing time: 5 1/4 minutes.

Score and Parts-Morton Gould's Serenade Of Carols for Symphonic Band. Score and parts. Suitable for musicians at a grade 4-5 standard.

Score-Morton Gould's Soft Shoe Serenade from 'Hoofer Suite' for Orchestra. Study score.

Set of Parts-Morton Gould's Home For Christmas from 'Holiday Music' for Orchestra. Score and parts.Born in Richmond Hill New York on 10 December 1913 Morton Gould was recognised early on as achild prodigy with the ability to improvise and compose. At the age of six he had his first composition published. He studied at the Institute of Musical Art (now the Juilliard School) but his most important teachers were AbbyWhiteside (Piano) and Vincent Jones (composition).Gould enjoyed an illustrious career. In addition to gaining a Pulitzer Prize for 'Stringmusic' he was Musical America's 1994 Composer-of-the-Year and recieved aKennedy Center Honor in recognition of lifetime contributions to American culture.A long-time member of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers Gould was elected president of ASCAP in 1986 apost he held until 1994. In 1986 he was elected to the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He also served on the board of the American Symphony Orchestra League and on the National Endowment for the Arts musicpanel.

Standard US Set (without european suppl. parts)-Arranged by John Cacavas (Grades 4-5).

Score-Morton Gould's Formations. Conductor's score. Comissioned by the Gator Band University of Florida.Born in Richmond Hill New York on 10 December 1913 Morton Gould was recognised early on as a child prodigy with the ability to improvise and compose. At the age of six he had his first composition published. He studied at the Institute of Musical Art (now the Juilliard School) but his most important teachers were Abby Whiteside (Piano) and Vincent Jones (composition).Gould enjoyed an illustrious career. In addition to gaining a Pulitzer Prize for 'Stringmusic' he was Musical America's 1994Composer-of-the-Year and recieved a Kennedy Center Honor in recognition of lifetime contributions to American culture.A long-time member of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers Gould was elected president of ASCAP in 1986 a post he held until 1994. In 1986 he was elected to the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He also served on the board of the American Symphony Orchestra League and on the National Endowment for the Arts music panel.

Score-Morton Gould's Tap Dance Concerto for Tap Dancer and Orchestra. Full score. Piano Reduction available: HL50457310.