Fred C. Buda

Background

Buda, Fred C. was born on May 25, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Carl and Julia (Croatti) Buda.

Education

Master of Music, Boston University, 1961.

Career

Chairman, percussion department, Berklee College Music, Boston, 1965-1974; instructor, N.E. Conservatory, Boston, since 1974; instructor, U. Lowell (Massachusetts), since 1975. Percussionist, Boston Pops, since 1967. Artistic director Fairbanks (Alaska) Summer Arts Festival, since 1985.

Supervisor music personnel, Wang Center for Performing Arts, Boston, since 1980.

Achievements

• Fred C. Buda has been listed as a notable musician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1953-1957.

Connections

Married Miriam J., May 25, 1965. Children: Eli, David.