Kendall Durelle Briggs is an American composer of classical music and music theorist. He is a professor of music theory, music history and analysis at the Juilliard School in New York City.[1][2] He is considered an authority on common practice harmony and counterpoint[by whom?][citation needed] and has authored two books on the subject, The Language and Materials of Music and Tonal Counterpoint.[3][4] He is a recipient of the Charles Ives Prize in composition.[5]
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Kendall Durelle Briggs | |
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Born | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Composer, Music Theorist |
Website | www.kendallbriggs.com |
Briggs was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up in Seattle, Washington. He was first exposed to music by his mother, a classical pianist. He later studied the cello as well. He attended Pacific Lutheran University, where he received a bachelor's degree in composition, and later went on to study at the Juilliard School, where he received his master’s and doctoral degrees. He joined the Juilliard's faculty in 1994.[1]
He has studied with renowned pedagogues Maurice Skones, conductor of Choir of the West; composer David Diamond; Mary Anthony Cox; and Charles Jones.[1][6]
Notable works include:
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1991 | Charles Ives Prize | |
Presser Foundation Music Award |
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5 Stars: Favorites from the 5 Browns | The 5 Browns | Arranger | 2008 | RCA[7] |
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