Bill Duckworth

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 13 Sep 2012 6:01 pm

I'm devastated.

William (Bill) Duckworth, composer and my music teacher, has died at the age of 69. I can honestly say that Bill was the greatest influence on my life. He introduced me to John Cage (and literally introduced me when Bill brought him to Bucknell and I played in one of his pieces which he conducted), David Amram, Stravinsky, Harry Partch, and Tom Waits. He changed the course of my life.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecaden ... nced-at-69

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 16 Sep 2012 10:34 am

For those not familiar with Bill's music, here is a spotify list of all his major recordings: http://www.spotifyclassical.com/2012/09 ... lliam.html

And here is a wonderful tribute to him by his friends and students: http://www.artsjournal.com/postclassic/ ... -2012.html

I hope some of you will listen and be turned on to Bill's music. One of our greatest contemporary composers who never got the recognition he should have.

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 22 Sep 2012 4:45 am

Bill' New York Times Obituary http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/22/arts/ ... aries&_r=0