Sherman Friedland
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Sherman Friedland retired from Concordia University in Montreal in 1997, as Associate Professor of Fine Arts. Prior to retirement he had been active as a clarinetist, professor of music and conductor from the period between 1960 and 1997. His concerts as clarinetist were reviewed by The New York Times (Harold C. Schoenberg and Bernard Holland), the Musical Quarterly (Allen Rich), the Milwaukee Journal (Walter Monfried), the Montreal Gazette (Carl Urquart), Rocky Mountain News, Denver (Thomas MacCluskey), Buffalo Evening News (Nell Lawso), The Boston Globe (Cyrus Durgin), and the Durango (CO) Herald (Ian Thompson). He was conductor and Music Director of the Concodia University Symphony for 17 years, and was clarinetist, director and founder of the Concordia Chamber Players. During this period he also made 4 professional Compact Discs for SNE records in Montreal. He made more than 85 concert recording for Radio Canada, and authored several articles.
Sherman Friedland was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1933, and attended Brookline High School from 1947-51. After serving as a bandsman in the U.S. Army, he attended Boston University, studying with Gino Cioffi, in the New England Conservatory of Music
, and with Rosario Mazzeo
, graduating in 1960 with a BM degree. He was appointed Principal Clarinetist of the Milwaukee Symphony in 1961, and spent the next three summers in Fontainbleau, France, at Le Conservatoire Americain, studying with Marcel Jean in Paris, and chamber music with Mademoiselle Nadia Boulanger
. He was awarded the Diplome cum Laundes in Clarinet by Mlle. Boulanger in 1960. He organized the Milwaukee Symphony Wind Quintet, which served as Quintet in Residence at Fontainbleau during the summer of 1963. At the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, he earned an MM and was appointed Fromm Fellow at the Berkshire Music Center in 1964, where he performed as soloist in the Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra by Easley Blackwood
, conducted by Gunther Schuller
, and he also performed the final concert of Aaron Copland
`s tenure at the Center in Copland's, `As it Fell Upon a Day`, and the Copland Sextet for Clarinet and String Quartet and Piano, coached by Aaron Copland.
He won second prize in the National Competition for Woodwind Instruments, sponsored by the Musicians Club of New York in 1962. In 1965, he was appointed as Creative Associate at the Center for Creative and Performing Arts at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Lukas and Foss, directors, a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Other members included Paul Zukofsky
, Buell Neidlinger
, John Bergamo
and Carol Plantamura
. The Creative Associates at SUNY Buffalo explored the avant-garde in a wide variety of 20th Century styles, and performed regularly in Buffalo and in New York's Carnegie Recital Hall. Some of the results of this group included the, `First Book of Madrigals``, by George Crumb, ``Vibone``, by Vinko Globokar, "Passion Selon Sade", by Sylvia Bussotti, and, "Songs From the Japanese", by Fred Myrow. Concerts were presented at the Albright Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York, and at Carnegie Recital Hall in New York.
Friedland was Professor of Music at Plymouth State College of the University of New Hampshire in 1968-69, and he became Assistant Professor at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado from 1969 until 1976, when he became Associate Professor of Fine Arts at Concordia University in Montreal. There he taught Clarinet, Chamber Music, and was conductor of the Concordia University Symphony Orchestra for the next 17 years. Friedland organized, and was clarinetist and director, in the Concordia Chamber Players. He has appeared as clarinetist in over eighty -five concerts of chamber music for Radio Canada. His story even appeared in Musicien Québécois. Professor Friedland also performed in the New Philharmonic at the Arts Center at the College of Dupage in March, 1990.
The Canadian composer Jean Coulthard
of Vancouver composed her, ``Shelley Portrait``, for the opening of the Concordia Concert Hall, where she also received an honorary degree, and composed, `Gardens`, for Mr. Friedland and Dale Bartlett, pianist.
John Bavicchi, professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, composed his Sonata for Clarinet and Piano for Friedland, as well as his Second Concerto for Clarinet and Concert Band, first performed at Titusville, Florida. Friedland has recorded four compact discs for SNE Records of Montreal, `The Concordia Commissions: Music, When Soft Voices Die, Vibrates in the Memory" (SNE 614), ``Sherman Friedland in Concert` (SNE 618), as well as, `The Dream Itself Enchanted Me` (SNE 538), and a compact disc including the, `Clarinet Quintet`, by John Bavicchi. Friedland has been Chair of the Music Department at Fort Lewis College, the Concordia Music Department, and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Concordia University.
He has written seven hundred articles, receiving material for response from clarintists. He has written many articles on clarinet repertoire, instrumental problems and various aspects of the musical experience. More than that, his Clarinet Corner website has been cited by the website, `Clarinet Cache` . ``Sherman Friedland's Clarinet Corner could win an award for being one of the most frequently updated clarinet blogs on the internet. Since January 2004, Friedland has posted several times each week on a variety of topics. Written in an advice-column format, many posts feature an email from someone inquiring about an instrument they found, a problem with their playing, or any number of other clarinet issues. Friedland's responses display a vast knowledge of clarinet - related topics, as well as a sense of humor that adds a personal touch.``
He resides in Cornwall, Ontario with his wife of 45 years, Linda. They have four grown children: Noah, Abram, and twins Nathan and Joseph.
Sherman Friedland was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1933, and attended Brookline High School from 1947-51. After serving as a bandsman in the U.S. Army, he attended Boston University, studying with Gino Cioffi, in the New England Conservatory of Music
New England Conservatory of Music
The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest independent school of music in the United States.The conservatory is home each year to 750 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies along with 1400 more in its Preparatory School as well as the School of...
, and with Rosario Mazzeo
Rosario Mazzeo
Rosario Mazzeo was an American clarinetist and clarinet system designer. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, and afterward lived in Boston, Massachusetts...
, graduating in 1960 with a BM degree. He was appointed Principal Clarinetist of the Milwaukee Symphony in 1961, and spent the next three summers in Fontainbleau, France, at Le Conservatoire Americain, studying with Marcel Jean in Paris, and chamber music with Mademoiselle Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Boulanger was a French composer, conductor and teacher who taught many composers and performers of the 20th century.From a musical family, she achieved early honours as a student at the Paris Conservatoire, but believing that her talent as a composer was inferior to that of her younger...
. He was awarded the Diplome cum Laundes in Clarinet by Mlle. Boulanger in 1960. He organized the Milwaukee Symphony Wind Quintet, which served as Quintet in Residence at Fontainbleau during the summer of 1963. At the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, he earned an MM and was appointed Fromm Fellow at the Berkshire Music Center in 1964, where he performed as soloist in the Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra by Easley Blackwood
Easley Blackwood
Easley Blackwood may refer to:*Easley Blackwood, Sr. , invented the Blackwood convention used in bidding in contract bridge*Easley Blackwood, Jr. , his son, professor of music, concert pianist, and composer...
, conducted by Gunther Schuller
Gunther Schuller
Gunther Schuller is an American composer, conductor, horn player, author, historian, and jazz musician.- Biography and works :...
, and he also performed the final concert of Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland was an American composer, composition teacher, writer, and later in his career a conductor of his own and other American music. He was instrumental in forging a distinctly American style of composition, and is often referred to as "the Dean of American Composers"...
`s tenure at the Center in Copland's, `As it Fell Upon a Day`, and the Copland Sextet for Clarinet and String Quartet and Piano, coached by Aaron Copland.
He won second prize in the National Competition for Woodwind Instruments, sponsored by the Musicians Club of New York in 1962. In 1965, he was appointed as Creative Associate at the Center for Creative and Performing Arts at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Lukas and Foss, directors, a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Other members included Paul Zukofsky
Paul Zukofsky
Paul Zukofsky is an American violinist and conductor known for his work in the field of contemporary classical music.-Career:...
, Buell Neidlinger
Buell Neidlinger
Buell Neidlinger is an American cellist and double bassist.Neidlinger was born in Westport, Connecticut. After Yale University, he moved to New York City and began playing in various jazz settings...
, John Bergamo
John Bergamo
John Bergamo is an American percussionist and composer. Since 1970 he has been the coordinator of the percussion department at the California Institute of the Arts....
and Carol Plantamura
Carol Plantamura
Carol Plantamura is an American soprano specializing in 17th and 20th century music.She graduated from Occidental College and was an original member of the Rockefeller Foundation-funded Creative Associates at SUNY Buffalo, under the direction of Lukas Foss...
. The Creative Associates at SUNY Buffalo explored the avant-garde in a wide variety of 20th Century styles, and performed regularly in Buffalo and in New York's Carnegie Recital Hall. Some of the results of this group included the, `First Book of Madrigals``, by George Crumb, ``Vibone``, by Vinko Globokar, "Passion Selon Sade", by Sylvia Bussotti, and, "Songs From the Japanese", by Fred Myrow. Concerts were presented at the Albright Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York, and at Carnegie Recital Hall in New York.
Friedland was Professor of Music at Plymouth State College of the University of New Hampshire in 1968-69, and he became Assistant Professor at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado from 1969 until 1976, when he became Associate Professor of Fine Arts at Concordia University in Montreal. There he taught Clarinet, Chamber Music, and was conductor of the Concordia University Symphony Orchestra for the next 17 years. Friedland organized, and was clarinetist and director, in the Concordia Chamber Players. He has appeared as clarinetist in over eighty -five concerts of chamber music for Radio Canada. His story even appeared in Musicien Québécois. Professor Friedland also performed in the New Philharmonic at the Arts Center at the College of Dupage in March, 1990.
The Canadian composer Jean Coulthard
Jean Coulthard
Jean Coulthard, was a Canadian composer and music educator. She was part of a trio of women composers who dominated Western Canadian music in the twentieth century: Coulthard, Barbara Pentland, and Violet Archer. All three died within weeks of each other in 2000...
of Vancouver composed her, ``Shelley Portrait``, for the opening of the Concordia Concert Hall, where she also received an honorary degree, and composed, `Gardens`, for Mr. Friedland and Dale Bartlett, pianist.
John Bavicchi, professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, composed his Sonata for Clarinet and Piano for Friedland, as well as his Second Concerto for Clarinet and Concert Band, first performed at Titusville, Florida. Friedland has recorded four compact discs for SNE Records of Montreal, `The Concordia Commissions: Music, When Soft Voices Die, Vibrates in the Memory" (SNE 614), ``Sherman Friedland in Concert` (SNE 618), as well as, `The Dream Itself Enchanted Me` (SNE 538), and a compact disc including the, `Clarinet Quintet`, by John Bavicchi. Friedland has been Chair of the Music Department at Fort Lewis College, the Concordia Music Department, and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Concordia University.
He has written seven hundred articles, receiving material for response from clarintists. He has written many articles on clarinet repertoire, instrumental problems and various aspects of the musical experience. More than that, his Clarinet Corner website has been cited by the website, `Clarinet Cache` . ``Sherman Friedland's Clarinet Corner could win an award for being one of the most frequently updated clarinet blogs on the internet. Since January 2004, Friedland has posted several times each week on a variety of topics. Written in an advice-column format, many posts feature an email from someone inquiring about an instrument they found, a problem with their playing, or any number of other clarinet issues. Friedland's responses display a vast knowledge of clarinet - related topics, as well as a sense of humor that adds a personal touch.``
He resides in Cornwall, Ontario with his wife of 45 years, Linda. They have four grown children: Noah, Abram, and twins Nathan and Joseph.