Eleanor Hovda facts for kids

Eleanor Hovda (born March 27, 1940 – died November 12, 2009) was a talented composer and dancer from the United States. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and passed away in Springdale, Arkansas.

Eleanor studied music at American University and dance at Sarah Lawrence College. Her unique music was performed all over the U.S. and in many other countries. Famous groups like the Kronos Quartet and the St. Louis Symphony played her pieces.

Her music was heard in important places like Carnegie Hall in New York City. It was also performed at big festivals in places like London, Rome, Paris, and Tokyo. This shows how much her work was appreciated around the world.

Teaching and Residencies

Eleanor Hovda also shared her knowledge with many students. She was a professor and a composer-in-residence at top universities. These included Princeton and Yale universities, and Bard College.

She also held special teaching positions at places like Sarah Lawrence College and Wesleyan University. These roles allowed her to inspire new generations of musicians and dancers.

Recorded Music

Eleanor Hovda's compositions have been recorded so people can listen to them. The musical group Relâche recorded some of her work.

Two albums, Coastal Traces and Ariadne Music, were released just for her music. Later, a big four-CD set called "The Eleanor Hovda Collection" was released. This set included many of her amazing pieces.