Alice Irene Benjamin

Background

Benjamin, Alice Irene was born on December 18, 1940 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Harold Drake and Harriet (Whitmore) Tannar.

Education

Bachelor, Montclair State College, 1962; Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1968.

Career

Vocal/instrumental music teacher, New Jersey Public Schools, 1962-1965; bassoonist, New Jersey Symphony, Newark, 1965-1970; bassoonist, Lake George (New York) Opera, 1965-1970; bassoonist, Chautauqua (New York) Symphony-Opera, 1971-1974; bassoonist, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York City, 1971-1974; instructor, bassoonist, U. Victoria, B.C., Canada, 1979-1980; instructor, San Jose (California) State University, 1984; principal bassoon, San Jose Symphony, since 1975. Faculty The Chamber Music Conference and Composers Forum of the East, Bennington, Vermont, 1990.

Achievements

• Alice Irene Benjamin has been listed as a notable Musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer music teacher Charquin-Markham School, Hayward, California, 1987-1988. Fund raiser San Jose Symphony, 1986-1988.

Interests

• Avocations: French, design, piano, ice skating.

Connections

Married William Henry Benjamin, November 7, 1977. 1 child, David Arthur.

Father:

Harold Drake Tannar

Mother:

Harriet (Whitmore) Tannar

Spouse:

William Henry Benjamin

child:

David Arthur Benjamin