Frank Wigglesworth

Background

Wigglesworth, Frank was born on March 3, 1918 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frank and Isabella Coolidge (Councilman) Wigglesworth.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1936-1940; Master of Music, Converse College, 1941-1942.

Career

Artist faculty member, Greenwich House Music School, 1946-1948; instructor and associate, Columbia University, New York City, 1947-1951; instructor, Queens College, 1954-1955; chairman music department, New School Social Research, 1954, since 1963; instructor, Dalcroze School of Music, 1960; instructor strings, Woodbury Monroe Public Schools, 1967-1969; adjunct associate professor, Bronx Community College, 1970-1976; composer in residence, American Academy of Rome, 1969-1970; composer in residence, Bennington Chamber Music Conference, 1975, 85. Board directors MacDowell Colony, since 1985. Member Executive Board New York Youth Symphony.

Music director Thursday evening concerts Greenwich House Music School, since 1982.

Achievements

• Frank Wigglesworth has been listed as a noteworthy Composer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1942-1945. Member American Federation Musicians.

Interests

• Avocations: cooking, hiking.

Connections

Married Anne Parker, July 2, 1948. Children: Phillio, Henry.

Father:

Frank Wigglesworth

Mother:

Isabella Coolidge (Councilman) Wigglesworth

Spouse:

Anne Parker

child:

Phillio Wigglesworth

child:

Henry Wigglesworth