Artist History BRIAN T. FIELD, COMPOSER-BRIEF BIOGRAPHY Brian Field began his musical endeavors at age eight with the study of piano, and began his first serious compositional efforts at sixteen. He earned his undergraduate degree in music and English literature from Connecticut College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. At Connecticut, he studied composition with Noel Zahler, piano with the Polish pedagogue Zosia Jazinovich, organ with John Anthony, and harpsichord/figured-bass realization with Linda Skernick. Devoting himself to composition, Mr. Field continued his musical studies at the Juilliard School in New York City where he was awarded his Master of Music degree. At Juilliard he was a student of Milton Babbitt. From Juilliard, Mr. Field attended Columbia University, earning his Doctorate in 1996. At Columbia, he was a President's Fellow and studied composition with George Edwards and Mario Davidovsky. Mr. Field's musical works include music for television and stage; solo acoustic, chamber, ballet, choral, and orchestral works--stylistically ranging from serious contemporary pieces to jazz to electronic music. His compositions have been performed throughout the United States and internationally.

Location Fairfield, CT - USA

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