Background
Brehm, Alvin was born on February 8, 1925 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Yetta (Smith) Brehm.
composer conductor double-bassist educator
Brehm, Alvin was born on February 8, 1925 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Yetta (Smith) Brehm.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1950. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1950. Diploma, Julliard Institute, 1943.
Member faculty Manhattan School Music, 1969-1975, Queens College, 1972-1975. Artist-in-residence State University of New York-Stony Brook, 1968-1975. Professor music State University of New York-Purchase, since 1974, dean School Music, since 1982.
Double-bassist Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society, since 1970. Co-chairman national chamber Music. National Education Association, 1985-1987.
Board directors New York State Arts Council, chairman music panel, 1982-1983. Board directors American Music Center Served with airborne division United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Society of Composers (awards 1974, 77, 78), Group for Contemporary Music.
Married Alison Steneck, June 4, 1977. Children: Jon Alexander, Marco Eric.