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William Bolcom is the winner of the 2021 Nemmers Prize in Music Composition
Among Bolcom’s honors are a Pulitzer, four Grammys and the National Medal of Arts
Bolcom will visit campus for residencies in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
Along with wife, mezzo-soprano Joan Morris, Bolcom will conduct a joint master class for vocal students
American composer William Bolcom, National Medal of Arts recipient, Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winner, has been awarded the $100,000 Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition from the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University.
Established in 2003, the Nemmers Prize in Music Composition recognizes classical composers of outstanding achievement who have significantly influenced the field of composition.