Oral History Interview: Ellsworth Snyder (0484)
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Abstract: This 1994 interview with pianist Ellsworth Snyder explores his influences as well as his view of music and musical education today as compared to music and musical education in the 1950's and 1960's. He begins by speaking of his early music interest and education, including the teaching styles of his early instructors, going on to provide insight into the atmosphere at Cincinnati Conservatory where he studied. While there, he met a number of his musical mentors and influences. His early career includes his service in the Army, and teaching at various universities and colleges. While teaching he met John Cage. He moved to Madison in 1964 to pursue his Ph.D., which he earned in 1970. He continued to teach, both privately and in institutions, establishing himself as an avant-gardist. He also became the music director at the Unitarian Society Meeting House. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the UW- Madison Oral History Program.