Marilyn Shrude facts for kids

Marilyn Shrude, born on July 6, 1946, is an American composer and pianist. A composer writes music, and a pianist plays the piano. She is also a special professor of music at Bowling Green State University. She has taught there since 1977.

Her Life and Work

Marilyn Shrude was born in Chicago, Illinois. She went to Alverno College and Northwestern University to study music. She learned how to compose from teachers like Alan Stout.

She started and used to lead the Mid-American Center for Contemporary Music. She also helps run the yearly New Music & Art Festival. She has taught music at several universities. These include Indiana University (Bloomington), Heidelberg College, and Oberlin College. She also taught at the Interlochen Arts Camp for many years.

Her musical pieces, called scores, are published by different companies. Her music has also been recorded by many record labels. This means you can find her music on albums.

Marilyn Shrude's family is also very musical. Her husband, John Sampen, plays the saxophone. Her daughter, Maria Sampen, plays the violin. Both of them have played many of Marilyn's musical works. Her son, David Sampen, is a producer, actor, and rock guitarist.

Awards and Recognition

Marilyn Shrude has won several important awards for her music. In 1984, she won a Kennedy Center Friedheim Award. This award recognizes excellent new musical compositions. She also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. This award honors artists for their entire career. In 1998, she won the Cleveland Arts Prize for Music. She was also named a Guggenheim Fellow in 2011. This fellowship helps people do important research or creative work.