Jerry Bilik Explained
Jerry H. Bilik (born October 7, 1933 in New Rochelle, New York, United States)[1] is an American composer, arranger,[2] songwriter,[3] conductor,[4] and director of stage productions.
Bilik studied with Tibor Serly who had been a student of Béla Bartók.[5] He received a B.M.E. degree and a M.M. degree from the University of Michigan, which counts Bilik among its notable alumni.[6]
Bilik composed Symphony for Band, in 1971, which he dedicated to Serly and published in 1972.[7] He also composed the "M Fanfare."[8]
He has served as Vice President of creative development for Disney on Ice.[9]
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Notes and References
- Book: Smith . Norman . Band Music Notes . 1979 . Kjos West . 9780849754012 . 31 . 11 February 2021.
- Web site: Notable Alumni . Alumni Association of the University of Michigan . The University of Michigan Alumni Association . 11 February 2021.
- Book: Bloom . Ken . American Song: A-S . 1996 . Schirmer Books . 9780028645735 . 983 . 12 February 2021.
- Book: Music at Michigan - Volumes 7-12 . 1973 . The University of Michigan . Ann Arbor, Michigan . 12 . 12 February 2021.
- News: Williams . Gayle . CONCERT REVIEW: A wild and invigorating night with the orchestra . 12 February 2021 . Sarasota Herald-Tribune . December 5, 2015.
- Book: Smith . Norman . Band Music Notes . 1979 . Kjos West . 9780849754012 . 31 . 11 February 2021.
- Book: Smith . Norman . Program Notes for Band . 2002 . GIA Publications . Chicago . 9781579991470 . 69 . 12 February 2021.
- Book: A Portrait of Tradition: One Hundred Years of the Michigan Marching Band . 1998 . University of Michigan Marching Band . Ann Arbor, Michigan . 9780966718607 . 67 . 15 February 2021.
- News: Matsumoto . Jon . The Tricks of Taking 'Toy Story' Onto Ice . 12 February 2021 . Los Angeles Times . March 21, 2000.
