Background
Gilbert, Pia S. was born on June 1, 1921 in Kippenheim, Germany. Came to the United States, 1937.
Gilbert, Pia S. was born on June 1, 1921 in Kippenheim, Germany. Came to the United States, 1937.
Teacher's diploma, artist's diploma, New York College Music.
Resident composer, professor music for dance, music director University of California at Los Angeles Dance Company, University of California at Los Angeles, 1947-1985;
professor emeritus, University of California at Los Angeles, since 1985;
professor music, Juilliard School Music, New York City, since 1986. Guest faculty Rockford College Summer Session, 1960-1961. Visiting composer, lecturer on aesthetics Aspen Music Festival.
Member founding committee Arnold Schoenberg Institute.
Member Congress on Research in Dance, Institute Society for Contemporary Music, National Association for American Composers and Conductors, Society for Ethnomusicology, Schoenberg Institute (Schoenberg award 1990), American Music Center.
Daughter of Richard and Berta Wertheimer. Divorced; 1 child, Vivian.