Leonard B. Smith (musician)

Leonard B. Smith
Background information
Born
Leonard Bingley Smith

(1915-09-05)September 5, 1915
Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 23, 2002(2002-07-23) (aged 86)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
GenresConcert band, orchestra
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsCornet, trumpet
Years active1936–1955 (Cornet, trumpet)
1946–1991 (Conductor)
LabelsVictor Records

Leonard Bingley Smith (September 5, 1915 – July 23, 2002) was an American cornet soloist, conductor, and composer.

Early life

Smith was born in Poughkeepsie, New York.[1] He began to study cornet at the age of eight. After three years of study, he was sent to Ernest Williams, with whom he studied for 10 years.[2]

Career

Smith was the principal cornet soloist with the Goldman Band from 1936 to 1941.[3] He was also the principal trumpet with The Detroit Symphony Orchestra from 1937 to 1942. He was the founder and conductor of the Detroit Concert Band from 1946 to 1991.

Discography

  • Artist Awards Series - Leonard Smith Plays The Cornet (1960) [AAS-701][4]

Published works

Cornet/Trumpet Solos

  • "Spanish Caprice" (1936) Charles Colin
  • "Ecstasy" (1938) Carl Fischer Inc.[5]
  • "Venture" (1962) First Division Publishing[6]
  • "Tall Men" (1968) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "Road Runner" (1973) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • Valse "Au Printemps" (1973) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "Chamade" (1973) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "Nelda" (1973) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "The Three Troubadors" (Trumpet Trio) (1978) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "Apollo" (1980) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]

References

allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_B._Smith_(Musician)