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works include the percussion concerto, The Glory and the Grandeur, Signs of Life II for string orchestra, and The Thrill of the Orchestra, a narrated demonstration piece for orchestra. In 2000-2001 a consortium of 39 American orchestras commissioned Peck's Timpani Concerto, Harmonic Rhythm. The premiere performances began with the Louisville Orchestra and proceeded with orchestras throughout the country.
Education.
Russell Peck was a cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan (1966), where he also received Master and Doctoral degrees in composition (
(Sep–Oct) 1962; pp. 460–465.
- Gilbertson, R. L. Resupinate Hydnaceous Fungi of North America. I. Type studies of species described by Peck. Mycological Society of America. "Mycologia," Vol. 54, No. 6 (Nov–Dec) 1962; pp. 658–677.
- Haines, J. H. Charles Peck and his contributions to American Myology. Mycotaxon. Vol. XXVI. (Jul–Sep). 1986; pp 17–27.