Victor Yellin (1924-2005) was born in Boston, and was the son of Mendl and Sarah (Fell) Yellin.
He received his B.A. cum laude from Harvard University, 1949; A.M., Harvard University, 1952; and Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1957. He was a teaching fellow, Harvard University, 1952-1956; assistant professor, New York University, New York, 1956-1958; associate professor, New York University, 1961-1964; professor, New York University, New York City, since 1964; assistant professor, Williams., Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1958-1960; associate professor, Ohio State., Columbus, 1960-1961; coordinator, New York Metro-Fulbright-Hayes Visiting Scholars, 1978-1982. Member editorial advisory board American Music.
Yellin has been listed as a noteworthy Composer, music educator by Marquis
