Gunther Schuller is an American composer, horn player and jazz performer regarded as a key figure in contemporary classical music. Mr. Schuller has been the recipient of many awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, the MacArthur Foundation “genius” award, multiple Grammy® Awards and ten honorary degrees. An educator of extraordinary influence, Mr. Schuller has been on the faculties of the Manhattan School of Music and Yale University. He was head of contemporary music activities (succeeding Aaron Copland) as well as a Director of the Tanglewood Music Center, and served as President of the New England Conservatory.