Meredith Willson

Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson (May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984) was an American flutist, composer, conductor, musical arranger, bandleader, playwright, and writer. He is perhaps best known for writing the book, music, and lyrics for the 1957 hit Broadway musical The Music Man and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" (1951). Willson wrote three other musicals, two of which appeared on Broadway, and composed symphonies and popular songs. He was twice nominated for Academy Awards for film scores.

This article is about the composer and musician. For other people with a similar name, see Meredith Wilson.

Meredith Willson
Willson in 1961
Born
Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson

(1902-05-18)May 18, 1902
Mason City, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJune 15, 1984(1984-06-15) (aged 82)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Flutist
  • composer
  • conductor
  • playwright
  • bandleader
  • author
Years active1921−1982
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