Background
Read, Donald William was born on September 19, 1914 in Saugus, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Martin and Helen Cleveland (Parker) Read.
conductor music educator tenor
Read, Donald William was born on September 19, 1914 in Saugus, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Martin and Helen Cleveland (Parker) Read.
Bachelor, Boston University, 1938. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1939. Diploma, Juilliard School Music, 1950.
Postgraduate diploma, Juilliard School Music, 1951.
French teacher, Juilliard School Music, 1946-1949; diction teacher, Juilliard School Music, 1949-1969; voice teacher, Manhattan School Music, New York City, since 1969. Conductor United Nations Singers concerts worldwide, 1955-1972. Teacher French, foreign dictions Mannes College Music, 1972-1979.
Served as sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member American Academy Teachers of Singing (treasurer 1975-1990, chairman since 1991), New York Singing Teachers Association (president 1972-1974), National Association Teachers of Singing (president New York chapter 1969-1971).
Married Saimi Lucina Keto, April 21, 1943. 1 child, Elaine Gwyneth Read Cook.