Background
Cumming, Richard Jackson was born on June 9, 1928 in Shanghai, China. Came to the United States, 1941. Son of Clarence Warder and Onie (Martin) Cumming.
(Level: Advanced Piano Solo. Very advanced level, very dif...)
Level: Advanced Piano Solo. Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.
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Cumming, Richard Jackson was born on June 9, 1928 in Shanghai, China. Came to the United States, 1941. Son of Clarence Warder and Onie (Martin) Cumming.
Private study, Bloch, Firkusny, Schoenberg, Sessions, 1945-1954; Doctor of Music (honorary), Rhode Island College, 1989.
Freelance concert accompanist, various countries, 1950-1975; composer-in-residence, University Players, Princeton, New Jersey, 1957-1960; assistant conductor, Sante Fe (New Mexico) Opera, 1961-1963; composer-in-residence, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 1963-1966; composer-in-residence, Trinity Repertory Company, Providence, 1966-1989; instructor, Rhode Island College, since 1989; instructor, Bryant College, Providence College, since 1990. Composer-in-residence Marin Shakespeare Festival, San Rafael, California,1964, 65, 67, Dallas Theater Center, 1983-1989. Consultant National Endowment forArts, Washington, 1971-1974, Rhode Island State Council on Arts, Providence, 1977-1978.
(Level: Advanced Piano Solo. Very advanced level, very dif...)
Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Federation Musicians, American Music Center, New York Composers Forum.