Claire Polin [Schaff]

Claire Polin, born in 1926, was an American composer, flautist, and musicologist. She was active primarily in the mid to late 20th century and contributed to contemporary classical music. Polin's work often reflected her deep understanding of music theory and ethnomusicology, and she was known for her compositions that incorporated diverse musical influences. In addition to composing, she performed as a flautist and engaged in scholarly research related to music.