Background
Gnam, Adrian was born on September 4, 1940 in New York City. Son of Hugo and Annette (Nussbaum) Gnam.
Gnam, Adrian was born on September 4, 1940 in New York City. Son of Hugo and Annette (Nussbaum) Gnam.
Bachelor of Music, University Cincinnati, 1961. Bachelor of Science and Master of Music, University Cincinnati, 1962.
Assistant conductor, N.E. Chamber Orchestra, Maine., 1966-1967;
member of faculty, Ohio U., 1969-1976;
assistant music director, U. Cincinnati, 1967-1976;
assistant music director, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, 1976-1982;
music director, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, 1982-1984;
principal guest conductor, Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia, 1980-1991;
music director, conductor, Midland (Michigan) Symphony, 1982-1986;
music director, conductor, Macon (Georgia) Symphony Orchestra, since 1983;
music director, conductor, Eugene (Oregon) Symphony Orchestra, 1985-1989;
music director, Shreveport (Louisiana) Summer Music Festival, 1987-1995;
music director, conductor, since 1993. Principal oboe American Symphony, New York City, 1964-1965, Cleveland Orchestra, 1965-1967. Guest conductor various locations worldwide.
Visiting professor U. Houston Symphony Orchestra 1991-1992.
Member American Federation Musicians, American Symphony Orchestra League, Conductors Guild (president).
Married Catharine Dee Morningstar, August 16, 1984. Children: Evan Julian, Geneva Nicole.