Rachel Eubanks

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Rachel Eubanks
Born
Rachel Amelia Eubanks

(1922-09-12)September 12, 1922
DiedApril 8, 2006(2006-04-08) (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)
EraClassical

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[edit]

  • 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.