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Ron George (1937–2006) was an American percussionist, inventor of musical instruments and composer.
As symphonic percussionist Georges credits include, San Diego Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Redland Symphony and Riverside Symphonies, and Inland Empire Opera.[1][2]
As an educator, George taught at California Institute of the Arts, and Los Angeles County High School of the Arts. He also taught children how to build their own ensembles, using found metal and wooden objects, at Los Angeles Inner-City Arts[3][4]
Ron George was member of the L.A. American Composers forum[5] and the California Outside Music Association[6]. He was founder of L.A. American Composers Education Committee[7].
During his lifetime Ron George's collaborated and played with an array of performance artists, contemporary composers, experimental and jazz musicians including Vinny Golia[8], Pauline Oliveros[9], Rachel Rosenthal[10],Susan Rawcliffe, John Bergamo[11],Robert Erickson[12], Alex Cline[13] and Shuriu Lo.
Discography
[edit]Floating Bubble 2008, Innova (with John Bergamo) [1]
The Contemporary Contrabass, Nonesuch 1974, NoneNesuch (with John Cage[14], Pauline Oliveros[15], Ben Johnston[16], Bertram Turetzky[17], Nancy Turetzky) [2]
References
[edit]- ^ http://articles.latimes.com/1990-06-01/entertainment/ca-407_1_ron-george
- ^ http://www.stolaf.edu/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=NewsDetails&id=880&archivePage=94
- ^ http://www.inner-cityarts.org/
- ^ http://tekpercussion.com/index.php?title=George,_Ronald
- ^ https://composersforum.org/content/los-angeles-chapter
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Outside_Music_Association
- ^ http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/los-angeles-institute-contemporary-art-records-5495/more
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinny_Golia
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Oliveros
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Rosenthal
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bergamo
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Erickson
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Cline
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cage
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Oliveros
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Johnston_%28composer%29
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertram_Turetzky
External links
[edit]- Jazz Reviews: Credit Ron George With a Bang-Up Performance October 18, 1988, Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times
- New Work Performed on New Instruments: Composer: Ron George plays his music on his own inventions. He'll use the largest, the 'ballad console,' in programs Saturday at the Newport Harbor Art Museum June 1, 1990, Chris Pasles, Los Angeles Times
- Percussionist Gives Recital at Art Museum June 4, 1990, Gregg Wager, Los Angeles Times
- eXindigo Delivers Recent Works at Barnsdall Park January 22, 1990, Terry McQuilkin, Los Angeles Times
- 9th Calarts Festival: So What's New? March 17, 1985, Daniel Cariaga, Los Angeles Times