Background
Tilman, David Frank was born on September 14, 1944 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Alexander Robert and Hannah (Brucker) Tilman.
Tilman, David Frank was born on September 14, 1944 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Alexander Robert and Hannah (Brucker) Tilman.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1966. Bachelor in Sacred Music, diploma of Hazzan, Jewish Theological Seminary, 1971. Master of Music, Juilliard School, 1975.
Assistant cantor Park Ave Synagogue, New York City, 1969-1975. Cantor, music director Beth Sholom Congregation, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, since 1975. Instructor of Jewish music education Cantors' Institute, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City, 1974-1985.
Instructor of Jewish music Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, Pennsylvania, since 1984. Instructor of synagogue skills and Jewish music Solomon Schechter Day School, Melrose Park, Pennsylvania, since 1985. Summer music director Brandeis-Bardin Institute, Simi Valley, California, 1976-1978, 83-89.
Conductor, music director concerts Beth Sholom Youth Chorale, Beth Sholom Adult Chorale. Guest conductor Philly Pops Symphony Orchestra, 1985, 86, 88.
Member Cantors' Assembly of America, Cantors' Assembly of Delaware Valley (president 1980-1981, music director, conductor since 1979).
Married Ellen Ann Rosenberg, April 13, 1981. Children: Avrum Michael, Howard Jonah, Alana Miriam.