Per. 1 Concert Band
November 19, 2015
Percy Grainger
George Percy Aldridge Grainger, know to many as Percy Grainger, was an Australian composer of the twentieth century. He lived from July 8th of 1882 to February 20th of 1961. When he was young he first studied music with his mother and later with Louis Pabst. Also at the beginning of his life, he denied the traditional Western classical music. He was a member of the Frankfort group, while attending the Hoch Conservatory. With his schooling complete, he finally moved to London in the year 1901. He spent many years collecting folk songs and touring concerts. Early in his career he was well known for being an extraordinary piano player. This talent helped him receive a steady income