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. She is a talented composer who has created many different pieces.
About Carolyn Steinberg
Carolyn Steinberg studied music at several famous schools. In 1978, she earned a special degree in music theory from North Texas State University. This degree helped her understand how music is put together.
She then continued her studies in composition. This means learning how to write music. She studied with Ludmila Ulehla at the Manhattan School of Music. She earned a master's degree there. Later, she studied with Bernard Rands at Juilliard, a very famous music school. She received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 1989. This is a very high degree in music.
Carolyn also traveled to Europe to learn from other great composers. She studied with Franco Donatoni in Siena, Italy. She also learned from Brian Ferneyhough and Francis Travis in Germany. These experiences helped her develop her unique musical style.
Besides writing music, Carolyn Steinberg also taught it. She shared her knowledge with students at several schools. She taught at the Freiburg Conservatory of Music from 1984 to 1986. She also taught at Mannes School of Music from 1992 to 1996. From 1993 to 2001, she taught at The Juilliard School's Pre-College Division. In 1990, she received the Goddard Lieberson Award. This award recognizes talented American composers.
Carolyn Steinberg's Music
Carolyn Steinberg has written many different musical pieces. Here are some of her selected compositions:
- 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
Her music has also been recorded. You can find her works on CDs, including:
- Songs, Dances, Duos chamber music (2007)
