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          George Walker (composer)

          George Walker

          Walker, holding the score, in 1968

          Born

          George Theophilus Walker


          (1922-06-27)June 27, 1922

          Washington, D.C., U.S.

          DiedAugust 23, 2018(2018-08-23) (aged 96)

          Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.

          Alma materOberlin College
          Occupation(s)Composer, educator, autobiographer
          Years active1940s – 2012
          AwardsPulitzer Prize for Music (1996)

          George Theophilus Walker (June 27, 1922 – August 23, 2018) was an African-American composer, educator and autobiographer.

          He was the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.[1] He received the Pulitzer for his work Lilacs in 1996.[2][3]

          Early life

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          Walker was born in Washington, D.C..[4] He studied at Oberlin College.

          Career

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          Walker taught music at Columbia University, Wayne State University, Wellesley College, Temple University, Washington University in St. Loui