About
Classical musician and scholar who was an advocate for the works of Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Carl Ruggles, and Roy Harris.
Before Fame
He studied at Princeton University beginning in 1922 at a time when Princeton lacked a music department.
Trivia
He helped to bring attention to Charles Ives after being the first to publicly perform Ives' Concord Sonata completely.
Family Life
His father John ran a profitable jewelry business.
Associated With
He and Aaron Copland attended The American Conservatory in Fontainebleau at the same time, becoming close friends and collaborators.
