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Composers BureauThom Ritter GeorgeBiography Dr. George has conducted the Idaho State Civic Symphony in more than 190 programs featuring a wide repertoire and many internationally recognized soloists. During his years as composer/arranger for the United States Navy Band in Washington, DC, he was a frequent performer at the White House. Upon completing his doctoral degree he was appointed music director and conductor of the Quincy (IL) Symphony Orchestra until 1983 when he accepted the position at ISU. Dr. George has composed more than 350 works. Many of his works are recorded and many have won prestigious awards (e.g., the Edward B. Benjamin Prize, the Howard Hanson Award, and the Seventh Sigvald Thompson Award). He is also a recipient of annual awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) since 1965. His compositions are published by Boosey and Hawkes, Southern Music Company, and Tuba-Euphonium Press, among others. Recently completed scores include Psalm 121 for choir, and a Trio for flute, bassoon, and piano which was featured at the 2002 International Double Reed Society's conference in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Dr. George is presently composing a large choral-orchestral score based on the story of Orpheus. Dr. George is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, ASCAP, National Band Association, American String Teachers Association, and the American Symphony Orchestra League. He is listed in many references including Who's Who in America, the World Who's Who of Musicians, and Bernard Garaude's Dictionary of Conductors. Dr. George received the "Excellence in the Arts Award" from Idaho's Governor Phil Batt in 1998. Further Information For further information about Thom Ritter George, please visit his website at www.isu.edu/~georthom/.
Contact Information E-mail: georthom@isu.edu |
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