Background
Davison was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Archibald Davison
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Education
He completed his studies in music at Harvard University, finally graduating in 1908 with a Doctor of Philosophy.
Career
He is best remembered for his work as editor of the two volumes of "The Historical Anthology of Music", done together with Willi Apel. He died in Brant Rock. His compositions were completed early in life, and none of them are part of the standard repertoire.
His musicology writings include:
The Harmonic Contributions of Claude Debussy, 1908
Choral Conducting, 1940
The Technique of Choral Composition, 1945
The Historical Anthology of Music Volume I: Oriental, Medieval and Renaissance Music, 1949
The Historical Anthology of Music Volume II: Baroque, Rococo and Pre-Classical Music, 1950.
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Nationality
United States