Warner Jepson (March 24, 1930 – July 5, 2011) was an American composer from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In 1952, he graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a degree in composition. He spent most of his remaining years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was a pioneer in the electronic music scene. Early works from the late 1950s include collaborations with dancers Anna Halprin, Simone Forti, and visual artist Robert Morris (artist).

Jepson composed a variety of works including film and ballet scores. His sculpture and photography was featured at the San Francisco Museum of Art. He received an Emmy in 1974 for a piece done in connection with KQED.

Warner Jepson

Film scores

1972 Gold

1971 Luminous Procuress

1968 The Bed

References

1930 births

2011 deaths

American male composers

20th-century American composers

People from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Musicians from Pennsylvania

Oberlin Conservatory of Music alumni

20th-century American male musicians

Warner Jepson