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Sargent, David H. (David Henry), 1941-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1941-

Biographical

Dr. David H. Sargent (1941-) is a composer and educator, with compositions performed throughout the United States, and abroad.

Sargent was born in Springville, Utah on February 11, 1941. His education was carried out at Brigham Young University and the University of Illinois. During his education he studied under composers Dr. Merrill K. Bradshaw and Professor Gordon W. Binkerd. Post education he held visiting professor positions at the Eastman School of Music and The Ohio University. In 1998 he was awarded the Harold R. Laycock Professorship in Music Composition at BYU. He held the position for 32 years, and retired in September 2008. His compositions have been commissioned and performed throughout the United States as well as internationally in Germany, France, denmark, Switzerland, Hungary, Wales, England, Bolivia, and Canada.

Citation:
UPB files, July 17, 2014 (education: Brigham Young University, Illinois University; career as professor at Brigham Young University, Eastman School of Music, and The Ohio University; where his works were performed; birthday)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

David H. Sargent musical compositions, approximately 1964-2010.

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8294 Series 3
Scope and Contents

This series contains Dr. David H. Sargent’s musical compositions and arrangements. The materials include manuscripts, manuscript copies, bound and unbound scores. The compositions are from both school assignment and his professional career. There is a variety of genres and orchestrations. Dates range approximately 1964-2010.

Dates: approximately 1964-2010.
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8294, David H. Sargent papers and musical works

David H. Sargent musical compositions, approximately 1970-2010

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 8294 Series 3 Sub-Series Sub- 3
Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains a collection of Dr. David H. Sargent’s musical compositions post educations. Materials include manuscripts, photocopies, bound and unbound printed scores. Most of these pieces have been commissioned or dedicated. There are several genres and orchestrations. Date range approximately 1970-2010.

Dates: approximately 1970-2010
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8294, David H. Sargent papers and musical works / David H. Sargent musical compositions

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  • Subject: Band music -- Scores and parts X

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