David Barnett Collection
David Barnett was born in New York City on December 1, 1907. He graduated
with an academic degree from Columbia University and went on to study music at
the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia and Juilliard Graduate School in New York
City. Barnett studied piano with Alfred Cortot in Paris, where he also received
his teaching diploma. At this time, he made his debut as a pianist as well as a
published composer. Upon returning to the U.S., Barnett began to teach piano and
music theory, as well as continuing his touring and composing careers. Barnett
taught at Harvard, Columbia, Wellesley and the New England Conservatory of
Music, as well as a stint as Headmaster of the Thomas School in Rowayton, CT.
Barnett is also a published author, including the books "Living With Music" and
"They Shall Have Music." Barnett died in
1985.
IPAM holds multiple copies of most of Barnett's published compositions. These are available free of charge. Inquire of the IPAM curator for further information.
SERIES DESCRIPTION
SERIES I - CORRESPONDENCE
SERIES II - REVIEWS
SERIES III - MISCELLANEOUS FILES
SERIES IV - CASSETTE TAPES
SERIES V - REEL-TO-REEL TAPES
SERIES VI - VIDEO TAPES
SERIES VII - MUSIC MANUSCRIPTS
SERIES VIII - SCORES