Linda Woodaman Ostrander facts for kids
Linda Woodaman Ostrander, born on February 17, 1937, is an American composer and writer. She creates music and writes books.
Early Life and Education
Linda Ostrander grew up on Long Island. Her family always supported her creative talents. Her father taught her how to paint with watercolors and play music. Her mother encouraged her to write stories and poems.
Linda studied music at college. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin College in 1958. Later, she received a Master of Arts degree from Smith College in 1960. She continued her studies, earning a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University in 1972. This is the highest degree you can get in music.
After her studies, Linda Ostrander shared her knowledge with others. She taught at several colleges. She was a lecturer at Adelphi University and a faculty member at Southampton College. She also worked as a music consultant and an assistant professor at Bunker Hill Community College.
Achievements and Recognition
Linda Ostrander has been recognized for her work. In 1960, she won the Settie Lehman Fatman Prize. This award celebrated her musical talents. She is also listed in the International Who's who in Music and Musicians' Directory. This book includes important people in the world of music.
Musical Compositions and Writings
Linda Ostrander has created many different types of music. She has written pieces for orchestras and smaller groups of instruments. She also wrote a book to help adults learn to play the piano.
Here are some of her notable works:
- Variations and theme for string quartet (1958)
- Suite for chamber orchestra (1960)
- Game of Chance (1968)
- Time studies : for violin, oboe, trombone, percussion and tape recorder (1970)
- Creative piano : a modular approach for adult beginners (1978)
- Encounters : for violin and tape (1988)
- Images of women : looking forward, looking back (1994)
