George Gershwin
by: Ashley Piwetz
birth, and death date of George Gershwin
Born: Sept. 26, 1898, Brooklyn, NY Died: July 11, 1937, Hollywood, CA
3 fun facts about George Gershwin
1. A little shy: Gershwin was athletic, a good dancer, and friendly.He was also modest, very smart, but a little insecure, he would go to the piano at parties, where he would play for long periods of time.
https://www.sfcv.org/learn/composer-gallery/gershwin-george?gclid=COb44srh6MoCFQ8vaQodxIQOug#sthash.qNd0AbOH.dpuf
https://www.sfcv.org/learn/composer-gallery/gershwin-george?gclid=COb44srh6MoCFQ8vaQodxIQOug#sthash.qNd0AbOH.dpuf
2. Canvassing: Gershwin began painting as a hobby, but he got better and more serious about it as he continued doing his paintings. His later paintings are respected in the art world.
3.good friends: Arnold Schoenberg lived near George in Hollywood and the two got along well, frequently playing tennis together. Gershwin's last oil portrait was of Arnold.
rubric
· The titles of at least 3 pieces your composer composed
· A link to at least one piece of music your composer composed
link to a piece of George's music
3 pieces of music George composed/played
1.'' Rhapsody in Blue''
2.''An America in Paris''
3.''Cuban Overture''
all found on https://www.sfcv.org/learn/composer-gallery/gershwin-george?gclid=CK_Gn8-m8MoCFYU2aQodtzcJZw