Carolyn Steinberg facts for kids

Carolyn Steinberg, born in 1956, is an American musician. She is known for playing the flute and for writing her own music as a composer.

About Carolyn Steinberg

Early Life and Education

Carolyn Steinberg loved music from a young age. She studied music at North Texas State University. In 1978, she earned a special degree there in music theory. This means she learned how music is put together.

She continued her studies to become a composer. She went to the Manhattan School of Music. There, she studied with a teacher named Ludmila Ulehla. Carolyn earned her master's degree from this school.

Later, she studied at Juilliard, a very famous music school. She learned from Bernard Rands and received her highest degree in music in 1989. This degree is called a Doctor of Musical Arts.

Studying Music Around the World

Carolyn Steinberg also traveled to Europe to learn more about music. She studied in Siena, Italy, with Franco Donatoni. She also learned in Germany from Brian Ferneyhough and Francis Travis. These experiences helped her become a well-rounded musician.

Teaching and Awards

While she was still studying, Carolyn Steinberg began teaching music. She taught at the Freiburg Conservatory of Music from 1984 to 1986. Later, she taught at the Mannes School of Music from 1992 to 1996. She also taught at the Pre-College Division of The Juilliard School from 1993 to 2001.

In 1990, Carolyn Steinberg received an important award. It was called the Goddard Lieberson Award. This award came from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. It recognized her talent and contributions to music.

Musical Works

Carolyn Steinberg has written many different pieces of music. Her compositions are often played and enjoyed by others.

Selected Compositions

Here are some of the musical pieces Carolyn Steinberg has created:

• La Ventana
• El nectar de Apam
• Fire in Los Alamos
• Ninananna
• Danzon Macabre
• In the Early Dawn
• Alchemy
• The Moon Dances Tonight
• The Jester and the Necklace
• What We Use
• Are You Shaky?
• Allemande
• Courante
• Sarabande
• Siciliano e Cubano
• Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep

Recorded Music

Some of Carolyn Steinberg's works have been recorded. You can find them on music CDs. One of her recorded albums is:

• Songs, Dances, Duos (2007) – This album features her chamber music. Chamber music is written for a small group of instruments.