[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
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                        TRIBUTE TO MORTON GOULD

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 1996

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, almost 1 year ago I extended my 
congratulations to Morton Gould who was honored with the 1995 Pulitzer 
Prize for music composition. Sadly, Mr. Gould passed away on February 
21, and today I wish to pay tribute to him.
  Mr. Gould was one of the century's most celebrated American composers 
and conductors, whose career spanned eight decades. A child prodigy, he 
composed and published his first work at the age of 6, and was a 
pioneer of live radio broadcasts at the age of 21, as the star, host, 
and conductor of long-running radio programs on the Mutual and CBS 
Radio Networks.
  His compositions explored and elevated all aspects of American style 
by integrating folk, blues, jazz, gospel, and other elements of music. 
Orchestras throughout the United States and the world have performed 
his compositions and they have been enjoyed by all.
  He has been honored with numerous awards including a Grammy award and 
12 Grammy nominations, the 1985 Medal of Honor for Music from the 
National Arts Club, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 1994 for a lifetime 
of contributions to the performing arts. He also served on the board of 
directors of ASCAP for over 36 years and was its president from 1986 to 
1994.
  Morton Gould was not just a wonderful musician, he was also a warm 
and humorous man. I enjoyed working with him over the years, and am 
saddened by his loss. I offer my most sincere condolences to his 
family. Mr. Gould's memory and spirit will forever live on in his 
music.

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