Rachel Eubanks

Rachel Eubanks
Rachel Eubanks
Born	Rachel Amelia Eubanks; September 12, 1922; San Jose, California
Died	April 8, 2006 (aged 83); Los Angeles, California
Alma mater	University of California (B.A. 1945); Columbia University (M.A. 1947); Pacific Western University (D.M.A. 1980);
Era	Classical

Rachel Amelia Eubanks (1922–2006) was an African-American classical composer.

Eubanks taught theory and composition and was head of the music department at Wilberforce University 1949–50, then founded the Eubanks Conservatory of Music and Arts in 1951.

References

Cohen, Aaron I (1987). International encyclopedia of women composers. Vol. 1. p. 224.
"Rachel Eubanks, 83; Music Teacher Set High Standards for Her Students for 50-Plus Years". Los Angeles Times. May 13, 2006.
"About Us". Eubanks Conservatory.
"Eubanks, Rachel". Hildegard Publishing Company.

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