Perkinson, Coleridge-Taylor (1932-2004) | Center for Black Music Research
Name: Perkinson, Coleridge-Taylor (1932-2004)
Historical Note: Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, a composer, conductor, and pianist, was born in New York City on June 14, 1932. He attended the High School of Music and Art and the Manhattan School of Music, receiving his Bachelor of Music in 1953, and his Master’s degree the following year. He studied conducting at Princeton University, Tanglewood, and at summer festivals in Europe. A founding member and associate conductor of the Symphony for the New World, his career as a composer included activities in classical music, jazz, and film and television