Arne Oldberg
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Arne Oldberg (July 12, 1874 – February 17, 1962) was an American pianist, composer, and teacher. He spent his career on the faculty of Northwestern University (1897–1941), where he taught piano and composition and, from 1924 until his retirement in 1941, served as director of the graduate department of the Music School. Among his students were composers Howard Hanson,[1] Cecilia Clare Bocard, Theodora Troendle, Mildred Lund Tyson,[2] and Ella May Walker.
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Arne Oldberg | |
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Born | (1874-07-12)July 12, 1874 Youngstown, Ohio |
Died | February 17, 1962(1962-02-17) (aged 87) Evanston, Illinois |
Burial place | Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie |
Occupation(s) | Pianist, composer, teacher |
Spouse |
Mary Sloan (m. 1900) |
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