Craig Patrick First

Background

First, Craig Patrick was born on March 16, 1960 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William E. and Jeanette J. (Capalbo) First.

Education

Bachelor of Music, American Conservatory Music, 1982; Master of Music, Northwestern University, 1983; Doctor of Music, Northwestern University, 1990.

Career

Instructor American Conservatory Music, Chicago, 1983-1984. Lecturer Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1990-1995. Associate professor, coordinator theory and composition University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, since 1995.

Artistic director Chicago 21st Century Music Ensemble, Chicago, since 1992.

Achievements

• Craig Patrick First has been listed as a noteworthy Composer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, National Association Composers, Society Composers Inc., College Music Society M C.

Connections

Married Jean Ann Harris, June 22, 1990. Children: Craig Francis, Caroline Lauren.

Father:

William E. First

Mother:

Jeanette J. (Capalbo) First

Spouse:

Jean Ann Harris

child:

Caroline Lauren First

child:

Craig Francis First