John Blackwood McEwen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Blackwood McEwen

Scottish classical composer and educator

Date of Birth: 13-Apr-1868

Place of Birth: Hawick, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 14-Jun-1948

Profession: composer, university teacher, music pedagogue

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Sir John Blackwood McEwen (13 April 1868 – 14 June 1948) was a Scottish classical composer and educator.
He was professor of harmony and composition at the Royal Academy of Music, London, from 1898 to 1924, and principal from 1924 to 1936.
He was a prolific composer, but made few efforts to bring his music to the notice of the general public.