The Sterile Cuckoo was adapted by a Muslim.
Leo Rich Lewis -LRB- 11 February 1865 -- 8 September 1945 -RRB- was an American composer .. American. United States. He graduated from Tufts College in Massachusetts in 1887 and later served as Fletcher Professor of Music and chairman of the music department there from 1892 to 1945 .. Tufts College. Tufts University. Massachusetts. Massachusetts. He taught courses in music history and theory , as well as composition .. He composed the Tufts College alma mater .. Tufts College. Tufts University. alma mater. alma mater. Among Lewis 's notable students was Alan Hovhaness .. Alan Hovhaness. Alan Hovhaness. He was also instrumental in securing the acceptance of the African American composer Jester Hairston to Tufts in 1927 .. American. United States. African American. African American. Jester Hairston. Jester Hairston. The Leo Rich Lewis Memorial Scholarship , established in 1950 by classmates , former students , family , and friends in his memory , is awarded each year to a Tufts University student , with preference given to students majoring in music .