Kermit Moore

Kermit Moore (March 11, 1929 – November 11, 2013) was an American conductor, cellist, and composer.[1]

Early life and education

Of African American heritage, Moore was born in Akron, Ohio.

While still in high school, Moore studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music.[2]

In Manhattan, Mr. Moore studied the cello with Felix Salmond at the Juilliard School while simultaneously studying for a master's degree in composition and musicology at New York University.[3]

Career

Moore was one of the founders of the Symphony of the New World, the first racially integrated orchestra in the United States.[4] Together with his wife Dorothy Rudd Moore and others, he founded the Society of Black Composers.[5] He was also a member and board member of the Musicians Club of New York.

Personal life

Moore was married to the composer Dorothy Rudd Moore.

References

  1. ^ Fox, Margalit (2013-11-11). "Kermit Moore, Cellist, Conductor and Composer, Is Dead at 84". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  2. ^ Hanson, Marianne (30 January 2013). "Kermit Moore (1929-2013)". Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  3. ^ "The Trailblazing Career of Cellist Kermit Moore". Interlude. 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  4. ^ "Moore, Kermit". www.musiciansclubofny.org. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  5. ^ "Moore, Kermit". www.musiciansclubofny.org. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
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