Background
Horvit, Michael M. was born on June 22, 1932 in Brooklyn. Son of John and Rose Horvit.
Horvit, Michael M. was born on June 22, 1932 in Brooklyn. Son of John and Rose Horvit.
Bachelor of Music, Yale University, 1955. Master of Music, Yale University, 1956. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1957.
DMA, Boston University, 1959.
Bass trombonist New Haven Symphony Orchestra, 1952—1956. Associate professor Southern Connecticut State College, New Haven, 1959—1966. Music critic New Haven Register, 1965—1966.
Professor University Houston, since 1966. Music director Temple Emanuel, Houston, since 1967.
Member American Center, American Society University Composers, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, College Museum Society, National Opera Association, Opera for Youth, Center Opera Service, Houston Composers Alliance (treasurer), Texas Composers Forum (advisory board).
Married Nancy Joy Harris, June 12, 1957. Children: Mark Harris, Adam Daniel.