Schuman’s indelible footprints are many. The music itself; his profound influence on how music is taught; his creative impact on arts institutions; and an extraordinary legacy of integrity, warmth and devotion. He was somebody.
– adapted from Mark Schubart’s eulogy to Schuman
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Orpheus in Manhattan: William Schuman and the Shaping of America's Musical Life
The musical landscape of New York City and the United States of America would look quite different had it not been for William Schuman. This website augments and expands Orpheus in Manhattan, Steve Swayne’s comprehensive biography of Schuman that repositions him as a major figure in America’s musical life. Welcome and enjoy!
EXAMINE HIS LIFE EXPLORE HIS MUSIC