Leroy Robertson

Leroy Robertson (December 21, 1896 – July 25, 1971) was an American composer and music educator.

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December 21 - 1896 - July 25 - 1971

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He was born in Fountain Green, Utah and educated at the New England Conservatory and in Europe. He received an MA degree from the University of Utah and a Ph.D from the University of Southern California. He was chairman of the music department at Brigham Young University from 1925 to 1948 and at the University of Utah from 1948 to 1952.

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Utah - New England Conservatory - University of Utah - University of Southern California - Brigham Young University

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He is best known for his Oratorio from the Book of Mormon.

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