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Tom Snow is a renowned American composer, songwriter, and pianist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on July 16, 1947, in Princeton, New Jersey, Snow grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Jack Snow, was a jazz pianist, and his mother, Barbara Snow, was a classical pianist. Snow's parents recognized his musical talent at an early age and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Snow began his formal music education at the age of six, studying classical piano with his mother. He later attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied composition and piano. During his time at Juilliard, Snow was exposed to a wide range of musical styles, including classical, jazz, and contemporary music. This diverse musical education would later influence his own compositions. After graduating from Juilliard, Snow began his career as a composer and songwriter. He quickly gained recognition for his work, and his compositions were performed by some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. Snow's music was praised for its emotional depth, technical skill, and innovative use of harmony and melody. One of Snow's most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1975. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the solo pianist, featuring complex rhythms, intricate harmonies, and soaring melodies. The piece has been performed by many of the world's leading pianists, including Vladimir Horowitz and Martha Argerich. Snow's other notable works include his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1982. The symphony is a powerful and emotional work, featuring lush orchestration and sweeping melodies. The piece has been performed by many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his classical compositions, Snow has also had a successful career as a songwriter. He has written songs for many of the world's leading pop and rock artists, including Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion. Snow's songs are known for their catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and emotional depth. One of Snow's most famous songs is "Let's Hear It for the Boy," which he co-wrote with Dean Pitchford for the 1984 film Footloose. The song became a massive hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning Snow an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Snow's other notable songs include "Don't Know Much," which he co-wrote with Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil for Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville, and "You're the Inspiration," which he co-wrote with Peter Cetera for the band Chicago. Both songs became massive hits, earning Snow multiple Grammy nominations and cementing his reputation as one of the world's leading songwriters. Throughout his career, Snow has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of music. He has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and he has received the ASCAP Founders Award and the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theater. Despite his many achievements, Snow remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to compose and perform music, and he is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential composers of his generation.

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