Background
Walter, David was born on March 22, 1913 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry and Rose (Losikoff) Warshawsky.
Walter, David was born on March 22, 1913 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry and Rose (Losikoff) Warshawsky.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1932;
diploma, Juilliard School, 1937;
postgraduate diploma, Juilliard School, 1938.
Principal bassist, Pittsburgh Symphony, 1938-1940;
bassist, NBC Symphony, New York City, 1940-1954;
principal bassist, Symphony of the Air, New York City, 1956-1962;
member of faculty, Manhattan School Music, New York City, 1956-1989;
member of faculty, Juilliard School, New York City, since 1969. Bassist New York City Ballet Orchestra, 1956-1997. Lecturer, recitalist, competitionjuror numerous universities & conservatories, worldwide, since 1959.
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Chairman board directors Symphony Foundation American, New York City, 1955-1957. Member American Federation Music, Catgut Acoustical Society, American String Teachers Association (board directors 1986-1988, Artist-Teacher award).
Married Claudia Barritt. Children: Jessica Walter Leibman, Richard Franklin.