Composer Spotlight: Miriam Gideon
Miriam Gideon (1906–1996) was a pioneering American composer celebrated for her innovative blend of extratonal and pantonal styles. Deeply inspired by literature, she often set poetry and prose to vocal chamber music, incorporating multilingual elements. Her notable Jewish works include Psalm 84, Adon olam, and two major Sabbath services: Sacred Service and Shirat Miriam L’shabbat. Gideon left a lasting legacy in Jewish music through both composing and teaching, including teaching Cantor Nancy Abramson.
