Aaron Copland was considered the founder of American music.

Aaron Copland was born Brooklyn, New York, 1900.

Aaron’s parents moved to America from Lithuania.

Aaron’s father was the head of a department store.

Aaron’s family lived above his father’s store.

To entertain himself he wrote songs.

Aaron was taught piano by his sister.

Aaron was 15 when he played his concert.

Aaron invented “symphonic jazz”.

Did you know Aaron also wrote books and taught music.

Aaron wrote music for 8 movies.

Aaron won the medal of freedom award 

Aaron died 1990 when he was 90.