Merrill Leroy Ellis
Merrill Leroy Ellis | |
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| Born | 9 December 1916 Cleburne, Texas, US |
| Died | 12 July 1981 (aged 64) Denton, TX |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
| Occupation(s) | composer and academic |
| Employer | University of North Texas College of Music |
Merrill Leroy Ellis (9 December 1916 Cleburne, Texas – 12 July 1981 Denton, Texas) was an American composer, performer, and experimental music researcher. He is most known for his work with electronic (analog) and intermedia compositions, new compositional techniques, development of new instruments, and exploration of new notation techniques for scoring and performance.