Gerschefski, Edwin, 1909-1992

Composed 1936. First performance by the Bridgeport Orchestra of the WPA, Bridgeport, Conn., May 6, 1937, Frank Foti, conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Originally composed as a cello piece for the composer's twelve year old daughter. The present orchestral version is based on an arrangement by Henry Janiec.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Edwin Gerschefski was a composer, pianist, and teacher. He was born in Meriden, CT on 19 June 1909 and died in Chattanooga, TN on 18 December 1992. His education included study at Yale University (1926-1931) and the Tobias Matthay Pianoforte School in London (1931-1933). He also studied with the renowned pianist Artur Schnabel and the noted music theorist Joseph Schillinger. Gerschefski held the positions of dean of the music school at Converse College (1945-1959), head of the music department at the University of New Mexico (1959-1960), and head of the music department at the University of Georgia (1960-1980).

Edwin Gerschefski was a composer, pianist, and teacher. He was born in Meridian, CT on 19 June 1909 and died in Chattanooga, TN on 18 December 1992. His education included study at Yale University (1926-1931) and the Tobias Matthay Pianoforte School in London (1931-1933). He also studied with the renowned pianist Artur Schnabel and the noted music theorist Joseph Schillinger. Gerschefski held the positions of dean of the music school at Converse College (1945-1959), head of the music department at the University of New Mexico (1959-1960), and head of the music department at the University of Georgia (1960-1980).