Thomas Scherman
Thomas Kielty Scherman (February 12, 1917 – May 14, 1979) was an American conductor and the founder of the Little Orchestra Society.
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Thomas Scherman
- Born
- 1917 · New York City.
- Died
- 1979 · New York City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- musician · conductor
- Education
- Columbia University
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He was a son of Bernardine (née Kielty) and Harry Scherman, founder and president of the Book of the Month Club. His father was Jewish and his mother was of Irish and Welsh descent. His sister is Katharine Scherman Rosin (married to Axel Rosin). He attended Columbia University and then studied piano with Isabelle Vengerova and conducting with Carl Bamberger and Otto Klemperer. He served in the U.S. Army (1939–1941), reaching the rank of captain. In 1961, he conducted the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, in the Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park, in the summer series.
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1917
Thomas Scherman born at New York City.
1979
Thomas Scherman died at New York City.
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