Elliott Schwartz (1936–2016) was an American composer. A graduate of Columbia University, he was Beckwith Professor Emeritus of music at Bowdoin College, joining the faculty in 1964. In 2006, the Library of Congress acquired his papers to make them part of their permanent collection. In addition to his composing, Schwartz also wrote a number of books, critical essays, and reviews. His books include Electronic Music: A Listener’s Guide, Music Since 1945 co-authored with Daniel Godfrey, and the anthology, Contemporary Composers on Contemporary Music co-edited with Barney Childs.
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