Fred Andrew Griffen

Background

Griffen, Fred Andrew was born on September 2, 1945 in Ferriday, Louisiana, United States. Son of Forrest Fred and Elizabeth Baxter (Lieuwen) Griffen.

Education

Bachelor of Music, University Cincinnati, 1967. Postgraduate, University Cincinnati, 1970. Studies with Michael Hatfield and Philip Farkas, 1967.

Master of Fine Arts, Purchase College/State University of New York, 1994.

Career

Freelance musician, Cincinnati, 1965-1967. Associate horn Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, 1965-1967. 3d horn San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, 1968-1969.

Associate principal horn Kansas City (Missouri) Philharmonic Orchestra, 1970. Hornist Henry Mancini Orchestra, United States and Canada, 1970. Principal horn New Hampshire Music Festival, Center Harbor, summer 1970.

2d horn and co-principal American Ballet Theater, New York City, 1971-1972. Freelance musician, since 1970. Conservatory coordinator, head of brass area Purchase College Conservatory of Music, State University of New York, since 1995.

Regular extra New York Philharmonic, since 1971. Performer extensive chamber music Metropolitan Museum Art.

Achievements

• Fred Andrew Griffen has been listed as a noteworthy hornist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Horn Society, National Association Recording Arts and Sciences, Recording Musicians Association, Sleepy Hollow Concert Association (vice president special events). Clubs: Irvington Boat (New York ), Commodore.

Interests

• Sailing, swimming, carpentry.

Connections

Married Karen Jean Anderson, May 22, 1970. Children: Forrest Arthur, Anders Andrew, Kristina Elizabeth.

Father:

Forrest Fred Griffen

Mother:

Elizabeth Baxter (Lieuwen) Griffen

Spouse:

Karen Jean Anderson

child:

Forrest Arthur Griffen

child:

Anders Andrew Griffen

child:

Kristina Elizabeth Griffen