Ian David Bent

Background

Bent, Ian David was born on January 1, 1938 in Birmingham, England.

Education

Bachelor in Music Tripos (1st class), St. John's College, Cambridge, 1958. Bachelor of Music, St. John's College, Cambridge, 1962. Master of Arts, St. John's College, Cambridge, 1965.

Doctor of Philosophy, St. John's College, Cambridge, 1969.

Career

Lecturer in music, U. London, 1965-1975; professor music, U. Nottingham (England), 1975-1987; professor, Columbia University, New York City, since 1987; Anne Parsons Bender professor music, Columbia University, New York City department chairman music, Columbia University, New York City now member of faculty, Columbia University, New York City, since 1994. Senior consulting editor The New Grove Dictionary of Music, 1970-1980. Visiting professor Harvard University, 1982-1983.

Achievements

• Ian David Bent has been listed as a noteworthy musicologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Source Materials and the Interpretation of Music: A Memorial Volume to Thurston Dart

Membership

Member American Musicological Society, Royal Museum Association, International Musicological Society.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, reading.

Connections

Married Caroline Coverdale, August 27, 1979. Three children.

Spouse:

Caroline Coverdale