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Leroy Anderson

American composer (1908–1975)

For other people named Leroy Anderson, see Leroy Anderson (disambiguation).

Leroy Anderson
Anderson on the CD cover of The Best of Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride
Born	(1908-06-29)June 29, 1908 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	May 18, 1975(1975-05-18) (aged 66) Woodbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Composer, pianist, organist
Spouse	Eleanor Firke (m. 1942)

Leroy Anderson (lə-ROY) (June 29, 1908 – May 18, 1975) was an American composer of short, light concert pieces, many of which were introduced by the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Arthur Fiedler. John Williams described him as "one of the great American masters of light orchestral music."^[1]

Early life

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Swedish parents, Anderson was given his first piano lessons by his mother, who was a church organist. He continued studying piano at the New England Conservatory of Music. In 1925, Anderson entered Harvard College, where he

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Leroy Anderson

The music of Leroy Anderson is firmly entrenched in American popular culture. Anderson was a composer of distinctive orchestral miniatures. Some have said he created a unique form of music. He described his music as “concert music with a pop quality.” His best-known work is undoubtedly Sleigh Ride, but also well- known are The Syncopated Clock (theme for CBS New York's The Late Show for over 25 years), The Typewriter, and Blue Tango. Mitchell Parish added lyrics to seven of his popular pieces; Belle of the Ball, Blue Tango, Forgotten Dreams, Serenata, Sleigh Ride, The Syncopated Clock and The Waltzing Cat. Alfred published in 2008 the “Leroy Anderson Songbook” that also includes songs from his 1958 musical “Goldilocks.”

Born on June 29, 1908, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the son of Swedish immigrants, Leroy grew up in a musical family. His father, who worked for the U.S. Postal service, played both mandolin and banjo, while his mother, who was a church organist, gave Leroy his first piano lessons. He received

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Leroy Anderson(1908-1975) was an American composer who wrote popular music. He primarily composed short melodic works for symphony orchestra. For many of his compositions, he also made arrangements for solo piano, concert band and other ensembles such as string trios and piano duos. Anderson employed the classical forms of serious music and added 20th century harmonies and rhythms.

- Leroy Anderson Foundation, Woodbury, Connecticut

Biography Videos
YouTube: Leroy Anderson Official Artist Channel

Swedish Parents

NOTE: A shorter version of Leroy Anderson's biography has been translated from English into nine languages. Since the date of the translations, the original English version is now longer and it includes a detailed article about his career as a conductor. The information in the translated versions has less detail, but remains accurate.

Leroy Anderson was born on June 29, 1908 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His parents were Swedish immigrants who had come to the United States as children. They lived at 269 Norfolk Street in Cambridge