Meredith Willson
American composer, conductor, musical arranger, and bandleader (1902–1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the composer and musician. For other people with a similar name, see Meredith Wilson.
Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson[1] (May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984) was an American flautist, composer, conductor, musical arranger, bandleader, playwright, and writer. He is perhaps best known for writing the book, music, and lyrics for the 1957 hit Broadway musical The Music Man[2] and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" (1951). Willson wrote three other musicals, two of which appeared on Broadway,[3] and composed symphonies and popular songs. He was twice nominated for Academy Awards for film scores.
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Born | Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson (1902-05-18)May 18, 1902 Mason City, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | June 15, 1984(1984-06-15) (aged 82) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1921−1982 |
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