Background
Barnett, David was born on December 1, 1907 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Bertha (Margolis) Barnett.
Barnett, David was born on December 1, 1907 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Bertha (Margolis) Barnett.
Diploma, Juilliard School Music, 1925; diploma, Ecole Normale de Musique, 1928; Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, 1927; Doctor of Music, Elon College, 1953.
At this time, he also made his debut as a concert pianist and composer. Returning to the United States., Barnett taught piano and music theory, and continued touring and composing. Barnett taught at Harvard, Columbia, Wellesley and the New England Conservatory of Music.
He also served as Headmaster of the Thomas School in Rowayton, Connecticut, and taught at the University of Bridgeport.
Barnett is a published author, as well, including two books: Living With Music and They Shall Have Music. Barnett died in 1985.
Member American Music Centre, Connecticut State Music Teachers Association (president), College Music Society, American British societies aesthetics, Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Gamma Psi, Tau Zeta Epsilon.
Married Josephine Wolff, December 31, 1929. 1 son, Jonathan.
