Daniel Strong Godfrey

Daniel Strong Godfrey (born 1949 in [Bryn Mawr, PA]) is an American composer who has written for symphonic bands as well as a large body of chamber and orchestral music.

He began composing at the age of eight while his family was living in Ankara and latter studied with Mario Davidovsky, Robert Morris, Martin Jenni and Richard Hervig, earning degrees from Yale and the University of Iowa.

[citation needed] His music has been performed by soloists, chamber ensembles and orchestras throughout the U.S. and abroad.

[citation needed] Godfrey's works are recorded on Albany, Bridge, CRI, GM, Innova, Klavier, Koch, and Mark compact discs.

[citation needed] He is Professor and Chair in the Department of Music at Northeastern University's College of Arts, Media and Design in Boston, MA.