Background
Beeson, Jack Hamilton was born on July 15, 1921 in Muncie, Indiana, United States.
Beeson, Jack Hamilton was born on July 15, 1921 in Muncie, Indiana, United States.
Student, University Rochester. Student, Columbia University. Studied with, Béla Bartók.
Mus D (honorary), Columbia University, 2002.
Teacher, Juilliard School Music
former department chairman music, associate director opera workshop, Columbia University, New York City
MacDowell professor emeritus, Columbia University. Former secretary Alice M. Ditson Fund. Former chairman music publication committee Columbia University Press.
Board directors Composers Recordings, Inc., other music organizations.
Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (board directors 1991-1995), American Academy of Arts and Letters (treasurer, vice president for music), Phi Beta Kappa.
Children: Christopher Sigerist (deceased 1976), Miranda.
