MARJORIE MERRYMAN

Marjorie Merryman is Harry Drake Professor of Humanities and Fine Arts and Music Department Chair at Macalester College, where she teaches theory, orchestration, composition, and directs the Women's Choir.

Merryman has been commissioned by many ensembles including the New England Philharmonic, The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and The American Guild of Organists. Her catalogue includes orchestral, choral, vocal and chamber music, as well as an opera. Her works are published by CF Peters, G. Schirmer, E.C. Schirmer, and APNM, and recorded on the New World and Koch International labels. An active teacher, Marjorie Merryman has taught at Harvard, MIT, and New England Conservatory, and was on the faculty of Boston University School for the Arts for 23 years.