Which Statement About William Grant Still Is False

Which statement about William Grant Still is false?

A) He was the first black composer to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra and an opera staged by a major company.
B) His family discouraged his musical interests.
C) He worked as an arranger of music for dance bands, musicals, radio shows, Hollywood films, and the blues bandleader W. C. Handy.
D) His compositions include orchestral music, choral works, chamber works, operas, and ballets.