Background
Schwantner, Joseph was born on March 22, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Schwantner, Joseph was born on March 22, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Music, Chicago Conservatory College. Master of Music, Northwestern University, 1966. Doctor of Music, Northwestern University, 1968.
Teaching fellow Northwestern University, 1966-1968. Member faculty Chicago Conservatory College, 1967-1968. Assistant professor Pacific Lutheran University, 1968-1969, Ball State University, 1969-1970.
Successively assistant professor, associate professor, professor Eastman School Music, University Rochester, since 1970, professor composition, since 1970. Composer-in-residence St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, 1982-1984.
Member of American Academy Arts and Letters (vice president since 2006).
Married Janet Elaine Rossate. 2 children.