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José Rolón

José Rolón (1876–1945) was a talented Mexican composer. He was a student of the famous music teacher Nadia Boulanger. Rolón also started a special music group called the Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco in 1912, located in Jalisco, Mexico.

A Life in Music

José Rolón was born in 1876 and lived until 1945. He dedicated his life to creating beautiful music. As a composer, he wrote many pieces that are still remembered today.

Learning from a Master

One of the most important parts of Rolón's musical journey was studying with Nadia Boulanger. She was a very famous French music teacher and composer. Many great musicians from around the world learned from her. Studying with Boulanger helped Rolón develop his unique musical style.

Starting an Orchestra

In 1912, José Rolón did something very important for music in Mexico. He founded the Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco. An orchestra is a large group of musicians who play different instruments together. Starting this orchestra helped bring classical music to more people in Jalisco and Mexico. It showed his dedication to sharing music with his community.

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