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Warner Jepson (March 24, 1930 – July 5, 2011) was an American composer from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In 1952, he graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a degree in composition. He spent most of his remaining years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was a pioneer in the electronic music scene. Early works from the late 1950s include collaborations with dancers Anna Halprin, Simone Forti, and visual artist Robert Morris (artist).

Jepson composed a variety of works including film and ballet scores. His sculpture and photography was featured at the San Francisco Museum of Art. He received an Emmy in 1974 for a piece done in connection with KQED.

Film scores

• 1972 Gold
• 1971 Luminous Procuress
• 1968 The Bed

References

1. Warner Jepson Obituary, SFGate reproduced on Legacy.com. Accessed March 26, 2017.
2. Silent Night: Warner Jepson’s “Buchla Christmas” (1969) by Charles Eppley, Swing Set Magazine. Accessed March 26, 2017.
3. Accessed March 13, 2018.
4. Warner Jepson's Autobiography Accessed March 26, 2017.
5. Warner Jepson CV Accessed March 26, 2017.
6. Program from 1969 Warner Jepson Retrospective held at the Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, California. Accessed March 26, 2017.

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