A lawyer and composer who wrote the melody for "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a popular Christian hymn. His music continues to inspire and comfort people around the world.
Born in 1826
Wrote iconic American folk songs, including "Oh! Susanna" and "My Old Kentucky Home", that are still widely recognized and celebrated today.
Born in 1854
Renowned composer and conductor of patriotic American marches, including "The Stars and Stripes Forever," which evokes feelings of national pride and nostalgia.
Born in 1898
A renowned pianist and composer who blended jazz and classical music to create iconic works like "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris", leaving a lasting impact on American music.
Born in 1918
A renowned musician who blended jazz, classical, and Broadway styles, creating iconic works like West Side Story, and inspiring generations with his charismatic performances and innovative compositions.
Born in 1900
A renowned composer, conductor, and educator who blended folk and modernist elements to create iconic American classical music, including "Appalachian Spring" and "Fanfare for the Common Man".
Born in 1910
A renowned pianist and composer who blended romanticism and modernism, creating iconic works like "Adagio for Strings" that evoke powerful emotions.
Born in 1910
A renowned composer and educator, he was the first president of the Juilliard School and won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1943. He's known for his contributions to American classical music.
Born in 1896
A renowned composer, conductor, and educator who made significant contributions to American classical music, particularly through his Romantic-style symphonies and leadership of the Eastman School of Music.
