What was Harry Partch's profession before he became a renowned composer?
Transient worker, and sometimes a hobo
Engineer
Farmer
School teacher
Answer
Harry Partch was a transient worker and sometimes a hobo before he became a renowned composer. He travelled around the United States, working in a variety of jobs, including farmhand, lumberjack, and railroad worker. He also spent some time living in hobo camps. Partch's experiences as a transient worker gave him a deep understanding of the lives of ordinary people, which he later reflected in his music.
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