A. Clyde Roller
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Archie Clyde Roller was an American
music professor and conductor.
Roller, a native of Rogersville, Missouri
, received his musical education at the Eastman School of Music
, graduating in 1941. Roller was the principal oboist with several orchestras: the Oklahoma City Symphony
from 1937 to 1939, the Birmingham (Alabama) Symphony
from 1940 to 1942, and the Tulsa Philharmonic
. He also conducted the Southern Methodist University
Orchestra from 1947 to 1948.
Returning to Eastman in 1963, he was ensembles professor at Eastman. For Mercury Records
in 1963, he conducted the Eastman Wind Ensemble
in Vittorio Giannini
's Symphony No. 3 and Alan Hovhaness
's Symphony No. 4. Roller served in similar positions at the University of Houston
, University of Texas at Austin
(from which he retired in 1979), Southern Methodist University
, University of Wisconsin–Madison
, and Michigan
. He was a conductor and faculty member teaching oboe at the Interlochen Center for the Arts
1951-2004. He was the resident conductor of the Houston Symphony Orchestra
, musical director and conductor of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra
(Michigan) 1967-1978 and Amarillo Symphony 1948-1962. He also guest conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra
. Roller and Arthur Fiedler
also swapped conducting roles on occasion, with Fiedler taking the Amarillo Symphony and Roller conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra
.
Roller died in San Antonio, Texas
. Clyde was survived by his younger brother Dale Roller a music teacher in Amarillo, Tx.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
music professor and conductor.
Roller, a native of Rogersville, Missouri
Rogersville, Missouri
Rogersville is a city in Greene and Webster Counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population is 3,071 as of 2009. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Rogersville is located at ....
, received his musical education at the Eastman School of Music
Eastman School of Music
The Eastman School of Music is a music conservatory located in Rochester, New York. The Eastman School is a professional school within the University of Rochester...
, graduating in 1941. Roller was the principal oboist with several orchestras: the Oklahoma City Symphony
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic is the most prominent performing orchestra in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and its environs.- History :The first Oklahoma City orchestra was formed as early as 1924. The Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1938 with Ralph Rose conducting its inaugural season...
from 1937 to 1939, the Birmingham (Alabama) Symphony
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
- 1921-1955: Beginnings :The Alabama Symphony Orchestra can trace its beginnings to 1921, when on Friday, April 29, fifty-two volunteer musicians joined to perform at the Birmingham Music Festival at the Old Jefferson Theater...
from 1940 to 1942, and the Tulsa Philharmonic
Tulsa Philharmonic
The Tulsa Philharmonic was an American symphony orchestra located in Tulsa, OK. The orchestra was founded in 1948 by H. Arthur Brown who was principal conductor from 1948 till 1958. The orchestra played for 53 seasons...
. He also conducted the Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
Orchestra from 1947 to 1948.
Returning to Eastman in 1963, he was ensembles professor at Eastman. For Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
in 1963, he conducted the Eastman Wind Ensemble
Eastman Wind Ensemble
The Eastman Wind Ensemble is an American concert band founded by Frederick Fennell at the Eastman School of Music in 1952. It is often credited with helping popularize wind music. Through the group, Fennell redefined wind ensemble to refer to a specific kind of wind band with only one player per...
in Vittorio Giannini
Vittorio Giannini
Vittorio Giannini was a neoromantic American composer of operas, songs, symphonies, and band works.-Life and work:...
's Symphony No. 3 and Alan Hovhaness
Alan Hovhaness
Alan Hovhaness was an Armenian-American composer.His music is accessible to the lay listener and often evokes a mood of mystery or contemplation...
's Symphony No. 4. Roller served in similar positions at the University of Houston
Moores School of Music
The Rebecca and John J. Moores School of Music is the music school of the University of Houston. The Moores School offers the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in music performance, conducting, theory and composition, music history...
, University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
(from which he retired in 1979), Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
, University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
, and Michigan
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance is an undergraduate and graduate institution for the performing arts in the United States. It is part of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. The School of Music, Theatre & Dance was founded in 1880 and is currently headed by...
. He was a conductor and faculty member teaching oboe at the Interlochen Center for the Arts
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Interlochen Center for the Arts is a privately owned, 1,200 acre arts education institution in Interlochen, Michigan, roughly 15 miles southwest of Traverse City...
1951-2004. He was the resident conductor of the Houston Symphony Orchestra
Houston Symphony Orchestra
The Houston Symphony is an American orchestra based in Houston, Texas. Since 1966, it has performed at the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in downtown Houston....
, musical director and conductor of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra
Lansing Symphony Orchestra
The Lansing Symphony Orchestra is an American symphony orchestra headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1929 under the leadership of its first Music Director, Izler Solomon. Since 2006, the orchestra has been headed by Music Director Timothy Muffitt.The LSO presents a wide variety...
(Michigan) 1967-1978 and Amarillo Symphony 1948-1962. He also guest conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is an orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts. It is one of the five American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1881, the BSO plays most of its concerts at Boston's Symphony Hall and in the summer performs at the Tanglewood Music Center...
. Roller and Arthur Fiedler
Arthur Fiedler
Arthur Fiedler was a long-time conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, a symphony orchestra that specializes in popular and light classical music. With a combination of musicianship and showmanship, he made the Boston Pops one of the best-known orchestras in the country...
also swapped conducting roles on occasion, with Fiedler taking the Amarillo Symphony and Roller conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra
Boston Pops Orchestra
The Boston Pops Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in playing light classical and popular music....
.
Roller died in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
. Clyde was survived by his younger brother Dale Roller a music teacher in Amarillo, Tx.
Awards
- Amarillo Globe-News Man of the Year, 1961
- Sigma Alpha IotaSigma Alpha IotaSigma Alpha Iota , International Music Fraternity for Women. Formed to "uphold the highest standards of music" and "to further the development of music in America and throughout the world", it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public...
’s National Artist Affiliate Award, 1979 - Texas Orchestra Director of the Year, 1979
- Edwin Franko Goldman Memorial Citation, 1998
- Outstanding Educator of America Award