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George Balch Wilson

American composer · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1927 to 2021 · aged 94

George Balch Wilson was an American composer who is known for his contributions to electronic music. In 1955 he won the Prix de Rome for composition. He taught for more than 30 years on the faculty of the University of Michigan where he founded and directed the school's electronic music studio.

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Arts and Letters Award in Music1970
Rome Prize1955
Fulbright Scholarship

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Upon his retirement he was made a professor emeritus.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2021 · aged 94