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Stefan Wolpe (25 August 1902 – 4 April 1972) was a German composer, long resident in the United States.
Summary
He later moved to Palestine in 1934–38, where he wrote simple songs for the kibbutzim. The music he was writing for concert performance, however, remained complex and atonal. -- Wikipedia
With Stefan Wolpe one can choose
His early songs with Leftist views,
Or works from Palestine which use
The scales and folk songs of the Jews,
Or follow him as he pursues
Advanced atonal avenues.
Thus Stefan Wolpe paid his dues
To satisfy his restless muse,
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Undine Smith Moore (25 August 1904 – 6 February 1989), the "Dean of Black Women Composers," was an American composer and professor of music
Pedagogical Position
Undine Smith Moore was a renowned teacher, and once stated that she experienced “teaching itself as an art.” -- Wikipedia
Sing praises for
Undine Smith Moore!
Composer-pianist, but the part
Of her career
She held most dear
Was teaching, in itself an art.
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