Shere, Charles

Charles Shere (b. Berkeley, CA 20 Aug 1935). Composer. He attended the University of California, Berkeley (BA in English Literature, 1960), studied composition with Luciano Berio and Robert Erickson, conducting with Gerhard Samuel. He was director for the radio station KPFA, Berkeley (1967-74) and produced music programs for KQED, San Francisco (1967-74). From 1973 to 1978 he edited and published Ear, a monthly magazine devoted to avant-garde music. Shere received many commissions from Bay Area music groups and was awarded a NEA grant for composition in 1978.

From the description of Charles Shere Collection, 1945-[ongoing] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83211580

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