Benson, Warren

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Biography

Born: January 26, 1924

Died: October 6, 2005

Country: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

Studies: University of Michigan (B.M.1949, M.M. 1951)

Teachers:

Works for Percussion

Canon - Hand Drum with tuba
Concertino for Flute, Strings and Percussion - Multiple Percussion with flute (solo) and strings
How do I Love Thee - Marimba with soprano
Largo Tah - Marimba with bass trombone
Nara - Percussion Duo with soprano; flute; piano
Polyphony for Percussion - Percussion Quartet with wind ensemble
Songs for the End of the World - Marimba; with horn; cello; English horn; mezzo-soprano
Streams (Benson) - Percussion Ensemble
Symphony for Drums - Percussion Sextet with Wind Ensemble
The Red Lion - Vibraphone; with piano
Thorgard's Song - Percussion Ensemble with horn
Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum - Snare Drum
Three Pieces for Percussion Quartet - Percussion Quartet
Trio for Percussion - (Benson) - Percussion Trio
Winter Bittersweet - Percussion Sextet