Darrell Handel

Darrell Dale Handel, composer, retired music educator. Recipient numerous awards, American Society of Composers, since 1980; fellow, Ohio Arts Council, 1983, 1984. Member of Society Composers, American Music Center. Background -- Handel was born on August 23, 1933 in Lodi, California, United States. Son of Emil A. and Lenore (Mettler) Handel. Education --Bachelor of Music, University of the Pacific, 1955. Master of Music, University of the Pacific, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, University Rochester, 1969. Career Professor University Kansas, Lawrence, 1966-1971, University South Carolina, Columbia, 1971-1976. Professor composition University Cincinnati, 1976-2000. Retired, 2000. Invited guest composer Kiev Music Fest, 1996. Works -- Composer: (mezzo soprano and orchestra) Acquainted with the Night, 1981, (soprano and chamber group) The Poems of Our Climate, 1977, (orchestra) Kyushu, 1992, (chamber group) Barge Music, 1994, (harp solo and string orchestra) Orpheus Left His Heart, 1997, (flute and harp) Vignettes, 2003, (albums) Vienna Modern Masters.