Background
Murray, Alexander Douglass was born on May 13, 1929 in South Shields, United Kingdom. Came to the United States, 1967. Son of Harold and Ann (Douglass) Murray.
Murray, Alexander Douglass was born on May 13, 1929 in South Shields, United Kingdom. Came to the United States, 1967. Son of Harold and Ann (Douglass) Murray.
Association, Royal College Music, 1947; 1st Prix de Flute, Paris Conservatoire, Paris, 1952; diplome superior d'etudes modernes, Alliance Francaise, 1952.
Principal flute, Royal Opera, London, 1953-1955; principal flute, London Symphony, 1955-1967; professor, Michigan State University, 1967-1974; professor, Royal Dutch Conservatory, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1974-1977; professor School Music, University of Illinois, Urbana, since 1977. Solo flute Sinfonia da Camera.
Member National Flute Society (life), Society Teachers of Alexander Technique, North America Society Teachers Alexander Technique.
Married Joan Yvonne Elvin, October 14, 1954. 1 child, Fiona Alexandra.