Background
Richard, Frances Joan was born on August 5, 1936 in New York City. Daughter of Max and Olga (Lowenhek) Donn.
Richard, Frances Joan was born on August 5, 1936 in New York City. Daughter of Max and Olga (Lowenhek) Donn.
Bachelor in Music, Queens College, 1956. Master of Arts in Urban Studies and City Planning, Queens College, 1976.
Free-lance cellist, coach, New York area, 1954-1966. Director National Council for Arts and Education, New York City, 1975-1979. Arts, educational consultant Congressional Offices, Washington, 1975-1979.
Consultant arts, humanities grants Queens (New York ) College, 1979-1982. Associate director Meet the Composer, New York City, 1979-1986. Director symphony and concert department American Society of Composers, since 1986.
Board advisors Barlow Endowment Provo Utah, since 1986, vice president Meet the Composer, New York City since 1978, trustee New York Foundation for the Arts, New York City, since 1985, board advisors American Composers Orchestra, New York City, since 1985, board directors American Music Center, New York City, since 1987, Composers Forum.
Founder and vice president Hollis Hills Civic Association, since 1966. Commissioner North-East Queens Historical and National Commission, 1986-1987.
Married Malcolm Richard. Children: David, Gabrielle, Rachelle, Judith.