Van De Vate, Nancy (1930–)
Van De Vate, Nancy (1930–)
American composer. Born in Plainfield, NJ, Dec 30, 1930; received Rochester Prize scholarship and George Eastman scholarship to attend Eastman School of Music; graduated with a degree in music theory from Wellesley College, master's degree in composition from University of Mississippi, and doctorate in music from Florida State University.
Premiered Six Etudes for Solo Vila at Lincoln Center; challenged granting procedures of Rockefeller Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which she felt were biased against women; served as chair of International League of Women Composers; was a professor of music at University of Mississippi, Memphis State University, University of Tennessee, and University of Hawaii. Awarded 6 American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers awards.
See also Women in World History.