Morton Gould

One of the most important figures in American music of the 20th century, Morton Gould’s composition "Pavane" (from his "American Symphonette No. 2"), has become a light-music standard, and his patriotic "American Salute" has been covered by marching bands and orchestras of all sizes. Equally at home in the popular and classical fields, his compositions included five symphonies and numerous works for symphonic band. Gould also composed scores for Broadway and film. In 1995, a year before his death, Gould won the Pulitzer Prize for music for his "Stringmusic."