About Gordon Young
Lived 1919 – 1998 (aged 78). Gordon Young was an American composer.
Gordon Young (October 15, 1919 – October 2, 1998) was an American organist and composer of both organ and choral works.
Biography Gordon Young was born in McPherson, Kansas on October 15, 1919. He earned a bachelor's degree in music at Southwestern College, Winfield. He then began studying organ with Alexander McCurdy at the Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia.
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Who was Gordon Young?
American composer (1919–1998)
When was Gordon Young born?
Gordon Young was born on 15 October 1919 in McPherson.
When did Gordon Young die?
Gordon Young died on 2 October 1998.
What was Gordon Young's occupation?
Gordon Young was a composer.
What nationality was Gordon Young?
Gordon Young was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gordon Young (composer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gordon Young. https://biography.guide/gordon-young-composer/
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