Dan Locklair (born 1949) is an American composer. He holds the position of Composer-in-Residence at

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where he is also a Professor of Music. Locklair has written numerous works ranging from organ solos to compositions for full

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, but he is most often noted for his

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. Locklair was born in

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in 1949. He was a professional organist by age 14; he is a graduate of

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and also holds a

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degree from the

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. One of Locklair's pieces, "The Peace may be exchanged" (from ''Rubrics''), was performed at the funeral service for former President Ronald Reagan at the

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Selected Compositions

* ''Rubrics'' * ''Phoenix and Again'' (1984), overture for orchestra, commissioned by Wake Forest University for its sesquicentennial, premiered 1984 by the Winston-Salem Symphony Orchestra.

References

External links

Official Dan Locklair Website
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