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Welcome to the web site of the Vincent Persichetti Society

Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987) was one of the most prolific composers of the 20th century, writing music for a wide variety of media including orchestra, chorus, band, keyboard and individual instruments. The Vincent Persichetti Society's purpose is to broaden awareness of this composer's music and promote the performance, research and recording of his works.
 
EXCITING NEWS! A fantastic new book has just been published which will be of great interest to all those interested in the music of Vincent Persichetti. Voices of Steel; The Music of William Schuman, Vincent Persichetti and Peter Mennin by Walter Simmons, published 2011 by Scarecrow Press. This is certainly one of the most significant contributions to the body of scholarship on this composer in recent year. It is highly recommended and extremely well written, containing information, insight and perspective on the music of these three composers. 
 
This web site is  a work in progress, so comments or suggestions are always welcome.


Vincent Persichetti Society Board of Directors
Andrew Mast, President
Donald Miller, Vice President
Rob McWilliams, Secretary

Board
Donald Morris
Patrick Casey
Monte Mast
James Popejoy
 
Announcing the formation of the "Associazione Musicale Persichetti" (Vincent Persichetti Society) in Italy, founded in the birthplace of Persichetti's father by the composer's family. Check out the (Italian only) web site:
www.associazionevincentpersichetti.com

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For comments, questions or suggestions, please contact the Vincent Persichetti Society at andrew.mast@lawrence.edu . Thanks!