Joseph Willcox Jenkins
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Joseph Willcox Jenkins (15 February 1928 – 31 January 2014) was an American composer, professor of music, and musician. During his military service in the Korean War, he became the first arranger for the United States Army Chorus. He ended his teaching career as Professor Emeritus at the Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, where he had been a professor since 1961,[1][2] and composed over 200 works.
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Born | 15 February 1928 |
Died | 31 January 2014(2014-01-31) (aged 85) Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Education | Ph.D., Catholic University M.M., Eastman School of Music, 1951 B.M., Eastman School of Music, 1950 B.S., St. Joseph's College |
Occupation(s) | Composer, professor, conductor, musician |
Employer | Duquesne University |
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