Allen Sapp

The biography explores Allen Sapp's diverse contributions to music as a composer, teacher, and administrator. It details his studies with renowned figures like Aaron Copland and Nadia Boulanger, his role as Chief Cryptanalyst for the U.S. Army during WWII, and his influential tenure at Harvard. The book highlights his establishment of an avant-garde music center in Buffalo during the 1960s and his creative resurgence in the 1980s. Musical examples are enhanced with sound files accessible online, providing a richer understanding of his work.