Jeffrey Mumford facts for kids

Jeffrey Mumford (born June 22, 1955) is an American composer. A composer is someone who writes music. His music has been played by many famous groups. These include the National Symphony Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra.

People have praised Mumford's music. The New York Times said his music showed "raw passion and a gentle imagistic poetry." His songs are modern but also very expressive. They explore how sounds can feel and what they can make you imagine.

Early Life and Education

Jeffrey Mumford was born in Washington, D.C. He went to college at the University of California, Irvine. There, he earned a bachelor's degree in 1977. He then studied at the University of California, San Diego. He received his master's degree in 1981.

During his studies, Mumford learned from important teachers. These included famous composers Elliott Carter and Lawrence Moss.

Teaching and Inspiring Others

Jeffrey Mumford has also shared his knowledge with students. He is a Distinguished Professor at Lorain County Community College in Ohio. He holds this special title with poet Bruce Weigl.

Before this, he taught at the Washington Conservatory of Music. He also worked at Bowling Green State University. He was an Artist-in-Residence there, which means he was a special guest artist. Mumford also taught at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music.

Awards and Recognition

Mumford has received many awards for his music. He got grants from the Guggenheim Foundation. Grants are like special funds to help artists create. He also received support from the American Music Center and the Ohio Arts Council.

He has won seven "Meet the Composer" grants. These grants help composers share their new music with audiences. His music has been recorded on CDs by CRI and Albany. His musical scores, which are the written versions of his music, are published by Theodore Presser.