Background
Cooper, Paul was born on May 19, 1926 in Victoria, Illinois, United States.
Cooper, Paul was born on May 19, 1926 in Victoria, Illinois, United States.
Studied with Ernest Kanitz, Halsey Stevens & Rogers Sessions, University of Southern California Bachelor, University of Southern California, 1950; Master of Arts, University of Southern California, 1953; DMA, University of Southern California, 1956; with Nadia Boulanger, National Conservatory Paris & Sorbonne, 1953-1954.
Performer, since 1953;
music critic, Los Angeles Mirror, 1952-1955;
music critic, Ann Arbor News, 1959-1965;
minister music, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, North Hollywood, California, 1954-1955;
faculty member, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1955-1968;
professor music, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1965-1968;
chairman theory Department, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1966-1968;
professor of composition, U. Cinn. College of Conservatory Music, 1969-1974;
now Lynette S. Autrey professor music, Rice U., Houston
professor Shepherd School Music, Rice U., Houston, 1974-1996. Guest lecturer colleges universities, 1968-1996.
Composer in residence.
Member Music Teachers National Association (vice president 1975-1977, executive board 1977-1996).
Married Christine Ebert, April 30, 1953. 2 children.