Gail Kubik

American composer

Gail Thompson Kubik (September 5, 1914 – July 20, 1984) was an American composer, music director, violinist, and teacher.

He first gained widespread recognition for his scores for World War II documentary films, including Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress (1944). He is best remembered for winning the 1952 Pulitzer Prize for Music for his Symphony Concertante, and for his score for Gerald McBoing-Boing.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • Gerald McBoing Boing
  • Gerald McBoing-Boing
  • Hiroshima
  • Kobish Toccata
  • Last Chance
  • Open Conflict
  • Paramount Seal/Prelude
  • Symphony Concertante
  • Symphony Concertante: I. Fast
  • Symphony Concertante: II. Quietly
  • Symphony Concertante: III. Fast, with energy
  • The Desperate Hours
  • The Silent Sentinel