Paxton, Glenn

Glenn Paxton was born in Chicago and educated at Chicago Musical College and Princeton University. For more than three decades, he composed for Broadway musicals such as "First Impressions" (1959), opera, motion pictures, television, and concert music. His instrumental works include "Four Character Pieces for Piano". His motion pictures include "When Legends Die" (1972). The bulk of his scores were written for television in the 1970s and 1980s including: "The World of Willa Cather" (1977), "Gaucho" (1978), "Isabel's Choice" (1981), and "Amazing Stories" (1985).

From the description of Glenn Paxton papers, 1974-1979. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 65182795