American classical composer
Jerry H. Bilik (born October 7, 1933 in New Rochelle , New York , United States)[ 1] is an American composer, arranger,[ 2] songwriter,[ 3] conductor,[ 4] and director of stage productions.[ 3]
Bilik studied with Tibor Serly who had been a student of Béla Bartók .[ 5] He received a B.M.E. degree and a M.M. degree from the University of Michigan , which counts Bilik among its notable alumni.[ 6] [ 2]
Bilik composed Symphony for Band , in 1971, which he dedicated to Serly and published in 1972.[ 7] He also composed the "M Fanfare."[ 8]
He has served as Vice President of creative development for Disney on Ice .[ 9]
References
^ Smith, Norman (1979). Band Music Notes . Kjos West. p. 31. ISBN 9780849754012 . Retrieved 11 February 2021 .
^ a b "Notable Alumni" . Alumni Association of the University of Michigan . The University of Michigan Alumni Association. Retrieved 11 February 2021 .
^ a b Bloom, Ken (1996). American Song: A-S . Schirmer Books. p. 983. ISBN 9780028645735 . Retrieved 12 February 2021 .
^ Music at Michigan - Volumes 7-12 . Ann Arbor, Michigan: The University of Michigan. 1973. p. 12. Retrieved 12 February 2021 .
^ Williams, Gayle (December 5, 2015). "CONCERT REVIEW: A wild and invigorating night with the orchestra" . Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 12 February 2021 .
^ Smith, Norman (1979). Band Music Notes . Kjos West. p. 31. ISBN 9780849754012 . Retrieved 11 February 2021 .
^ Smith, Norman (2002). Program Notes for Band . Chicago: GIA Publications. p. 69. ISBN 9781579991470 . Retrieved 12 February 2021 .
^ A Portrait of Tradition: One Hundred Years of the Michigan Marching Band . Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan Marching Band. 1998. p. 67. ISBN 9780966718607 . Retrieved 15 February 2021 .
^ Matsumoto, Jon (March 21, 2000). "The Tricks of Taking 'Toy Story' Onto Ice" . Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 12 February 2021 .
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