Carter Harman

Carter Harman (June 4, 1918; Brooklyn, New York – January 23, 2007; Stowe, Vermont) was a composer, writer, and music industry executive. During World War II, Harman achieved particular distinction for his service in the U.S. Army Air Forces. He piloted the first mission by a U.S. military helicopter in a combat zone in 1944. In 1945, the U.S. Army awarded him the Distinguished Flying Cross for these efforts.[1] Harman later rendered service to the music industry over a career spanning the 1940s through the 1980s. In 1981, BMI awarded him their Commendation of Excellence, and the American Composers Alliance awarded him their Laurel Leaf Award.[2]

  1. ^ Kozinn, Allan (31 January 2007). "Carter Harman, 88, Composer, Music Critic and Record Producer". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Davis, Peter G. (14 May 1981). "News of Music; San Diego Opera Doing New 'Zapata'". The New York Times.