| Philip Greeley Clapp (1888-1954) was an American composer, pianist, conductor, teacher, and critic whose career spanned the first half of the twentieth century. He was born in Boston, where his talent was early recognized and encouraged by prominent local musicians. His doctoral music study at Harvard University (Ph.D. in 1911) included two years of study abroad, partially under the tutelage of Max von Schillings. Following his return to Boston, he enjoyed the detailed criticism and support of Karl Muck, then director of the Boston Symphony. Clapp's teaching positions included chairing the music departments of Dartmouth College (1915-19) and The University of Iowa (1919-54).;This study presents a detailed biography of the adulthood of Clapp. It completes my previous biographical study, Philip Greeley Clapp: The Early Years (1888-1909) (M.A. thesis, The University of Iowa, 1981). Whereas the earlier study contains a discussion of all compositions completed during that era, this present volume contains only biographical information.;This study makes extensive use of original source material, such as personal mementos, diaries, and letters, which were made available to the author by the composer's two wives. Additional material was contributed by former students and colleagues.;The six chapters are organized into the periods of 1909-14, 1914-19, and then by decade. The majority of the text deals with the time Clapp chaired the music department at The University of Iowa (1919-54). Particular attention is given to Clapp's philosophy of music education as he expressed and practiced it in the curriculum of the music program at the University. |
