Background
Sher, Daniel was born on February 25, 1943 in New York City. Son of Max Joseph and Rose (Bassine) Sher.
Sher, Daniel was born on February 25, 1943 in New York City. Son of Max Joseph and Rose (Bassine) Sher.
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Oberlin College, 1964; Master of Science in Piano Performance, Juilliard School Music, 1967; Doctor of Education Piano Pedagogy, Columbia University, 1980.
Assistant professor music, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1969-1975;
associate professor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1975-1981;
professor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, since 1981;
acting dean School Music, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1984-1985;
dean, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1985-1993;
dean College Music, U. Colorado, Boulder, since 1993. Founder Louisiana State University Bach contest for pianists. Board member Baton RougeSymphony, since 1984, Baton Rouge Opera, since 1986.
Advisor allocations committee Community Fund for Arts, 1985-1986. Performing arts grants panel Arts and Humanities Council Greater Baton Rouge, 1986-1987. Associate chairman Commn.on Accreditation, National Association Schools Music, since 1996.
Member Music Teachers National Association (South Center Baldwin awards chairman 1976-1977), Louisiana Music Teachers Association (college auditions chairman 1976-1980), Music Educators National Conference, Rotary, Pi Kappa Lambda (president since 1994).
Married Boyce Reid, August 16, 1969. Children: Martin, Jonathan.