About the Composer
Albert Stoutamire
Albert StoutamireAlbert Stoutamire began his career in Richmond, Virginia where he played professionally and taught music in the public schools. He later taught at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia and subsequently at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His published works include numerous compositions, method books, and arrangements for school musicians as well as books and articles on music and music teaching. His academic degrees were earned at the Virginia Commonwealth University (B.S.), Teacher's College, Columbia University (M.A.), and Florida State University (Ed. D.). Dr. Soutamire now resides in Brevard, North Carolina where he continues to write for young musicians.