David Gunn (composer)

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David Gunn is an American composer most notedly known for founding Kalvos & Damian New Music Bazaar. [1] His performances on the Kalvos and Damian show are indictive to his unorthodox and quirky composition aesthetic which he is known for. [2] [3] Gunn was also selected for the 60x60 project in 2005 and 2006. [4]

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References

  1. http://www.kalvos.org/faq.html FAQ's at Kalvos & Damian New Music Bazaar
  2. Fun with music Publication: Rutland Herald (Vermont) Date: November 21, 2004
  3. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=TANP&p_multi=BMAB&p_theme=tanp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10D8A2435A5754F8&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM [David Gunn: Humor and classical music mix] By Jim Lowe Times Argus Staff, Published March 25, 2005
  4. http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60/Composers.htm 60x60 Composers