Bernard Howard Garfield

Background

Garfield, Bernard Howard was born on May 27, 1924 in Brooklyn. Son of Maurice Garfinkel and Sarah (Hoffman) Garfield.

Education

Associate diploma, Royal College Music, London, 1945. Bachelor, New York University, 1948. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1950.

Career

Founder, member, New York Woodwind Quintet, 1946-1957; principal bassoonist, Little Orchestra Society, New York City, 1949-1957; principal bassoonist, New York Ballet Orchestra, 1950-1957; principal bassoonist, Philadelphia Orchestra, since 1957; member, Philadelphia Woodwind Quintet, since 1962. Adjunct Professor music Temple University College Music, Philadelphia, since 1957. Member of faculty Curtis Institute Music, Philadelphia, 1975-1980, 85-.

Achievements

• Bernard Howard Garfield has been listed as a notable Musician, composer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as sergeant Army of the United States, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, photography, boating, fishing.

Connections

Married Beatrice Anne Hutton, May 2, 1954. Children: David A., Robert B., Lawrence E., John M.

Father:

Maurice Garfinkel Garfield

Mother:

Sarah (Hoffman) Garfield

Spouse:

Beatrice Anne Hutton

child:

John M. Garfield

child:

Lawrence E. Garfield

child:

Robert B. Garfield

child:

David A. Garfield