Warner Jepson (March 24, 1930 – July 5, 2011) was an American composer from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In 1952, he graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a degree in composition. He spent most of his remaining years in the San Francisco Bay Area.[1] He was a pioneer in the electronic music scene.[2] Early works from the late 1950s include collaborations with dancers Anna Halprin, Simone Forti, and visual artist Robert Morris (artist).[3]
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Born | 24 March 1930 Sioux City, Iowa |
Died | (2011-07-05)5 July 2011 (aged 81) |
Occupation | Composer |
Jepson composed a variety of works including film and ballet scores. His sculpture and photography was featured at the San Francisco Museum of Art. He received an Emmy in 1974 for a piece done in connection with KQED.[4][5][6]
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