Artist description A composer living and working in California, USA.

Music Style contemporary classical concert music

Musical Influences Bartok, Bach, Martinu, Prokofieff, Stravinsky, Shostakovich, McKinley, Brahms

Similar Artists Bartok, Bach, Martinu, Prokofieff, Stravinsky, Shostakovich, McKinley, Brahms

Artist History Howard Quilling was born in Enid, Oklahoma on December 16, 1935 and grew up in Napa, California. He received his B.Mus. and M.Mus. from the University of Southern California and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He studied composition with Ingolf Dahl, Emma Lou Diemer, and Peter Racine Fricker. In 1971, Quilling accepted a postion at Bakersfield College to teach music theory and composition. He also has taught reading and English for the Learning Skills Department. In 1981 he was appointed Composer in Residence. Quiling retired from Bakersfield College in 1986 although he still teaches from time to time.In 1988, Quilling established the New Directions Cosort Series under the auspices of the Bakersfield Symphony and remians the director. He has written over 150 works for many different ensembles and has had performances and recordings throughout the United States and Europe.

Instruments piano

Location Bakersfield, CA - USA

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