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Univ., Master of Arts, 1934; Univ. of Washington, Doctor of Philosophy, 1941; piano with Raphael Joseffy, N.Y., 1912-13; private student composition with Rossetter Cleason Cole and Howard Brockway. Professor of Music, School of Music, Univ. of Nebraska. Originator, Kinscella method teaching piano in public school piano classes. Member, Organists' Guild. Author: Forty Lessons in Piano Pedagogy; Steps for the Young Pianist; Essentials of Piano Technique; My Own Little Music Book; Music on the Air. Works: Indian Sketches, string quartet; "Folk Tune Trios"; "Psalm 150"; "Our Prayer"; "My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free," choral settings; Psalm 23; cantata, "A Child Is Born"; also piano pieces, many articles on music. Home: 2721 R St., Lincoln, Nebr.
Kirchner, Leon, composer, pianist; b. Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 24, 1919. ASCAP 1950. Educ: Univ. of Calif., A.B. 1940; composition Roger Sessions, musicology, Manfred Bubofzer. World War II, 2nd Lt. Inrantrv 1942-46. Rec'd George Ladd Travelling Fellowship, Prix de Paris, 1942, Guggenheim Fellowship 1948-49, renewal 1949-50, New York Critics Circle Award 1950; League of Composers (Rodgers and Hammerstein) comm. for orchestral work 1950. Lecturer music dept. Univ. of California 1947-48. Works: Duo for Violin and Piano; String Quartet; Sonata for Piano, Orchestra Piece; Sonatina. Home: Beverly Hills, Calif. Address: c/o ASCAP.
Kirkeby, Wallace T. (Ed), author; b. Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 10, 1891. ASCAP 1941. Educ: Manual Training High School; Alexander Hamilton Inst. Assistant recording manager 1914; music publisher. Artists' representative for Canadian-Victor 1921; 1922 developed orchestra and operated California Ramblers Inn, Deauville, Mi- |
ami Beach, Fla. Recording musical director 1929; promoter of performers 1931. Artists' and repertoire manager for major recording company 1936-38; associated in establishment of Consolidated Radio Artists. Personal manager and co-writer, "Fats" Waller 1938-43. Executive director and organizer of Cultural Concerts Society. Organizer and chairman Thomas "Fats" Waller Natl. Memorial week. Member Songwriters Prot. Assoc; Amer. Fed. of Musicians. Songs: "All That Meat and No Potatoes"; "Honey Hush"; "On a Night Made For Love"; "You'll Never Know." Home: Brooklyn, N.Y. Address: c/o ASCAP.
Kisco, Charles W. (Charley Kisco), composer, pianist; b. Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 2, 1896. ASCAP 1936. At age of seven, began musical study with father who was violinist, orchestra and band leader. Later studied piano, composition, harmony, theory with John Adam Hugo. First professional engagement at age of fourteen as pianist with orchestra in vaudeville, Bridgeport. After several years, recording artist and editor for player piano rolls company, New Jersey. Musical director and personal pianist for Duncan Sisters 1924-29; to Hollywood 1929 for motion picture, It's A Great Life; associated with major studios for past twenty years. Songs: "It's A Lonesome Old Town"; "The Daughter of Peggy O'Neill"; "The Song of Troy"; "Wedding of the Birds"; "When It's Harvest Time"; "Sweet Angeline"; "Love In the Moonlight"; "Love Is A Dream"; "It's Not a Secret Anymore"; "Gee! I'd Love To Be Your Sweetheart"; "You Really Started Something"; "Way Down In My Heart"; "111 Always Love You"; "The Laundromat Song"; "The Sweetness of It All"; "Goodnight Kisses"; "The King's Fool"; "Somewhere In Monterey"; "Promise With a Kiss"; "Sons of Sierra"; "Off |
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