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Donald Erb (January 17, 1927 – August 12, 2008) was an American composer best known for large orchestral works such as Concerto for Brass and Orchestra and Ritual Observances .
Aug 16, 2008 · Donald Erb, a composer with a strong interest in electronic music who was prominent on the avant-garde scene of the 1960s and ’70s, died Tuesday at his home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He was 81....
Donald Erb, 1927-2008. My undergraduate composition teacher, Donald Erb, passed away yesterday at the age of 81. He was a wonderful teacher, and wow — what a character. His office was decorated with Elvis memorabilia, not because he was an actual fan of Elvis, but because he thought Elvis was only popular because he epitomized mediocrity and ...
Donald Erb was a significant American composer who wrote orchestral, chamber, jazz and electronic music. He taught composition at several schools and received many commissions and awards.
Donald Erb is a prominent composer of orchestral, chamber and electronic music, as well as a jazz trumpeter and a distinguished professor. He has received many grants and awards, and his works have been performed by major orchestras and festivals worldwide.
Jul 14, 2023 · Composer and educator Donald Erb enjoyed a long career at the Cleveland Institute of Music, retiring in 1996 as Distinguished Professor Emeritus. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 17, 1927, Erb learned how to play cornet from his great-aunt during summer vacations in Kansas.
Donald Erb was a controversial and original composer who explored fresh sonorities and forged new paths in more than 100 works. He taught at the Cleveland Institute of Music and received numerous awards and commissions, but also faced hostility and neglect from some audiences and conductors.
