Noted composer, conductor, arranger, and flautist, who received his formal education at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, graduating with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree. He was subsequently awarded a scholarship to attend the renowned Juilliard School, where he earned his Master of Music degree.
Throughout his illustrious career, he held prominent positions with several esteemed ensembles, including serving as the first flautist for Radio City Music Hall from 1934 to 1936, the Detroit Symphony from 1936 to 1941, and the NBC Toscanini Orchestra from 1942 to 1948. Additionally, he was a staff arranger for Radio City Music Hall from 1948 to 1956 and conducted opera performances for the Brooklyn Academy of Music from 1948 to 1955.
Furthermore, he served as music director for several notable Broadway productions, including "Once Upon a Mattress" and the touring companies of "Kismet" and "La Plume de Ma Tante". In 1952, he joined the esteemed American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP),solidifying his position as a respected figure in the music industry.
