Vincent Persichetti
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Vincent Persichetti (June 6, 1915 - August 14, 1987) was a composer and teacher at the Juilliard School whose students include Philip Glass and Thelonious Monk.

He is also the author of Twentieth Century Harmony: Creative Aspects and Practice, ISBN 0393095398.

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