Vincent Persichetti (June 6, 1915 – August 14, 1987) was a composer and teacher at the Juilliard School whose students included Philip Glass and Thelonious Monk.

He is also the author of Twentieth Century Harmony: Creative Aspects and Practice, ISBN 0393095398.

External links

• Theodore Presser: Vincent Persichetti
• UNSUNG SONGS discussion of Emily Dickinson Songs, Opus 77, by Vincent Persichetti (1915-1985)
• Philadelphia Music Alliance: Vincent Persichetti