Background
Jacobi, Frederick was born on May 4, 1891 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Frederick and Flora (Brandenstein) Jacobi.
Jacobi, Frederick was born on May 4, 1891 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Frederick and Flora (Brandenstein) Jacobi.
Educated Ethical Culture School, New York City, Hochschule für Musik Berlin, Germany. Studied music with Paolo Gallico, Rubin Goldmark, Rafael Joseffy, Ernest Bloch.
Assistant conductor Metropolitan Opera Company, 1913-1917. Teacher of composition, Julliard Graduate School, New York City, 1936-1950. Lecturer University of California, summer 1939.
Member executive board League of Composers. Member A.S.C.A.P. Received honorable mention Coolidge Competition, 1924.
Married Irene Schwarcz, May 29, 1917. Children: Maxine Emma (deceased), Frederick Arthur, Dorothea Rebecca.