Background
Silverman, Faye-Ellen was born on October 2, 1947 in New York City. Daughter of Harry E. and Paula (Hauptman) Silverman.
Silverman, Faye-Ellen was born on October 2, 1947 in New York City. Daughter of Harry E. and Paula (Hauptman) Silverman.
Student, Mannes College Music, 1966-1967; Bachelor in Music cum laude and with honors, Barnard College, 1968; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1971; D of Museum Arts, Columbia U, 1974.
Teaching assistant, Columbia University, 1972-1974;
adjunct assistant professor, CUNY, 1972-1977;
assistant professor, Goucher College, Baltimore, 1977-1981;
graduate faculty Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1977-1985;
freelance composer, since 1985;
faculty Center for Compositional Studies, Aspen (Colorado) Music Festival, 1986;
faculty, Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, New York City, 1988-1989;
member graduate faculty, Mannes College Music, since 1991. Board directors Res Musica, Baltimore, 1981-1986. Honorary board directors International Women's Brass Conference.
Consultant in field.
Founding member Music Under Construction. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (annual award since 1983), American Music Center, College Music Society.