Benson, Warren

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Biography

Born: January 26, 1924

Died: October 6, 2005

Country: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

Studies: University of Michigan (B.M.1949, M.M. 1951)

Teachers:

Works for Percussion

Solo

The Red Lion - Vibraphone; with piano
Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum - Snare Drum

Percussion Ensemble

Streams (Benson) - 7 Players
Three Pieces for Percussion Quartet - 4 Players
Trio for Percussion - (Benson) - 3 Players
Winter Bittersweet - 6 Players

With Other Instruments

Canon - Hand Drum with tuba
Concertino for Flute, Strings and Percussion - Multiple Percussion with flute (solo) and strings
How do I Love Thee - Marimba with soprano
Largo Tah - Marimba with bass trombone
Nara - Percussion Duo with soprano; flute; piano
Polyphony for Percussion - Percussion Quartet with wind ensemble
Songs for the End of the World - Marimba; with horn; cello; English horn; mezzo-soprano
Symphony for Drums and Wind Orchestra - Percussion Sextet with Wind Ensemble
Thorgard's Song - Percussion Ensemble with horn