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Boren, Murray

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1950-

biographical statement

Citation:
Harris Fine Arts Center Faculty Directory, http://cfacbeta.byu.edu/directory/boren viewed Mar. 17, 2011 (earned B.M. and M.A. in Composition from BYU in 1975 and 1977; received D.M.A. in Composition from The City University of New York in 2002; Lecturer in Music at University of Nsukka; Professor of composition and theory at BYU from 1980 to 1984; administrator at City University from 1984 to 1994)

Murray Boren's LinkedIn Profile, http://www.linkedin.com/pub/murray-boren/6/219/542 viewed Mar. 17, 2011 (became House Composer for Lyon & Healy West in 2007 to the present)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Murray Boren full-size orchestral scores, circa 1976-2004

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7772 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Primarily contains large-scale works such as operas, symphonic works, and cantatas composed over the course of Boren's lifetime, including his Masters' Thesis and works comissioned by the Brigham Young University Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestra. Items are primarily computer-printed scores, with some manuscripts and onion skin copies. Some solo works (specifically sonatas) have been included in this series, having been printed on large-sized paper.

Dates: circa 1976-2004

Murray Boren non-orchestral scores, circa 1976-2004

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7772 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains primarily smaller ensemble or solo instrumental works, particularly for the harp, composed over the course of Murray Boren's career. Many of these works have been commissioned by the Barlow Endowment of Brigham Young University's School of Music and the American Harp Society. Items typically consist of computer print-outs of scores.

Dates: circa 1976-2004

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