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Jack Beeson (1921-2010): Composer, Teacher, Advocate, and Born Satirist

June 8, 2010 / By Alice Shields

Jack Beeson was my teacher in graduate school and beyond. I could say much about his operatic compositions and how he helped me with mine. But right now, as he has just left us, I want to remember him and share with you a few of my experiences with him.

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