AMERICAN MUSIC SERIES                                                                  336 a,b

Mark Kilstofte

with Vivian Perlis

August 3, 2003

Rome, Italy

                                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

Side a                                                                                                             pp. 1-20

Effect of being in Rome--his symphony--European and American musical traditions--fascination of some American composers with the symphony--orchestration--orchestra sound that is American?--American Academy in Rome--childhood--music in his family--singing--St. Olaf College--choosing music as a career--A Clear Midnight--influence of George Crumb--Trilogy--desire to be a complete musician--work ethic--Norwegian and Danish heritage--name Kilstofte--music school at University of Michigan--study with Arthur Campbell and William Albright--William Bolcom.

Side b                                                                                                                        pp. 20-22

Work with Leslie Bassett--Panic--Gustav Meier.