Exhibit on William Grant Still, Nov. 17-Dec. 12, Columbus Lowndes Library, Mississippi

[Africa: Piano Music of William Grant Still; Denver Oldham, piano; Koch 3 7084 2H1 (1991)]

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William Grant Still (May 11, 1895 - December 3, 1978) was an African-American classical composer, born in Woodville, Mississippi, who wrote more than 150 compositions. He was the first African-American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra, the first to have a symphony of his own (his first symphony) performed by a leading orchestra, the first to have an opera performed by a major opera company, and the first to have an opera performed on national television. He is often referred to as “the dean” of African-American composers. [The African American composer William Grant Still (1895-1978) is profiled at AfriClassical.com]

William Grant Still
Exhibit Nov. 17-Dec. 12
Delta State University
Columbus Lowndes Library, MS
Classical Composer
Dean of African American Composers