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Kessner, Daniel Aaron was born on June 3, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of William Kessner and Dorothy Frances (Brooks) Saxe.
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Daniel Aaron Kessner
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Daniel Aaron Kessner, musician, educator. Recipient 2 BMI awards to composers, New York City, 1970, 71; grantee National Endowment Arts, 1974, 77. Member National Association Composers (national vice president since 1978), American Music Center, North-South Consonance, College Music Society, Society Composers Inc.
Education
Bachelor cum laude, University of California at Los Angeles, 1967; Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy with distinction, University of California at Los Angeles, 1971.
Career
Professor music, California State University, Northridge, since 1970. Composer over 65 music compositions including 10 public works 6 commercially recorded.
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Membership
Member National Association Composers (national vice president since 1978), American Music Center, North-South Consonance, College Music Society, Society Composers Inc.
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Married Dolly Manuel Eugenio, June 29, 1968. Children: Darren Eugene, Demian Edward.
Education
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1967
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1968
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1971