David L. Kaplan
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David Leon Kaplan, is a Canadian
professor, performer and conductor.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, he received a Bachelor of Music from Roosevelt University
in 1948, a Masters of Music from Oberlin College
in 1950 and a Doctor of Music from Indiana University
in 1978. After moving to Canada in 1960, he was a Professor of Music at the University of Saskatchewan
and from 1966 to 1982 was the head of the Department of Music.
From 1962 until 1972 he was the principal conductor of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
.
In 2002 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada
. In 2006 he was made a Member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
professor, performer and conductor.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, he received a Bachelor of Music from Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University is a coeducational, private university with campuses in Chicago, Illinois and Schaumburg, Illinois. Founded in 1945, the university is named in honor of both former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The university's curriculum is based on...
in 1948, a Masters of Music from Oberlin College
Oberlin College
Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio, noteworthy for having been the first American institution of higher learning to regularly admit female and black students. Connected to the college is the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, the oldest continuously operating...
in 1950 and a Doctor of Music from Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington is a public research university located in Bloomington, Indiana, in the United States. IU Bloomington is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system. Being the flagship campus, IU Bloomington is often referred to simply as IU or Indiana...
in 1978. After moving to Canada in 1960, he was a Professor of Music at the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
and from 1966 to 1982 was the head of the Department of Music.
From 1962 until 1972 he was the principal conductor of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan administered by the non-profit Saskatoon Symphony Society. The orchestra was founded in 1927 as an amateur orchestra, but today has 10 core members and up to 50 sessional musicians...
.
In 2002 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
. In 2006 he was made a Member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Saskatchewan Order of Merit
The Saskatchewan Order of Merit is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Instituted in 1985 by Lieutenant Governor Frederick Johnson, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Grant Devine, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to...
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