Francisco Núñez
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Francisco Núñez is an American conductor
, composer, and director of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.
He is a 2011 MacArthur Fellow
.
, in New York City
.
He graduated from New York University
with a B.S. in 1988.
He is a member of ASCAP.
He served as conductor of the 2011 North Carolina
Middle School Honors Chorus. Núñez wrote a piece entitled 'Forever Is My Song' for the event.
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
, composer, and director of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.
He is a 2011 MacArthur Fellow
MacArthur Fellows Program
The MacArthur Fellows Program or MacArthur Fellowship is an award given by the John D. and Catherine T...
.
Life
He grew up in Washington HeightsWashington Heights
Washington Heights may refer to some places in the United States:*Washington Heights, Manhattan **Washington Heights , a 2003 film set in Washington Heights, Manhattan*Washington Heights, New York...
, in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
He graduated from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
with a B.S. in 1988.
He is a member of ASCAP.
He served as conductor of the 2011 North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
Middle School Honors Chorus. Núñez wrote a piece entitled 'Forever Is My Song' for the event.
External links
- "Conversation: Francisco Nunez, Choral Conductor for Kids", PBS Newshour, Jeffrey Brown, September 23, 2011
- http://www.musiccelebrations.com/festivals/2010/francisco_nunez.html