Background
Steiner, George was born on May 17, 1918 in Baltimore. Son of Jacob and Bella (Gross) Steiner.
Steiner, George was born on May 17, 1918 in Baltimore. Son of Jacob and Bella (Gross) Steiner.
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Johns Hopkins University, 1938. Master of Music, Johns Hopkins University, 1940.
1st violin Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, 1935-1938, National Symphony Orchestra, Washington, 1938-1942, associate concertmaster, 1946-1959. Concertmaster National Gallery Orchestra, 1947-1956. Assistant professor music American University, 1948-1958, director Chamber Music Society, 1948-1958.
Professor, chairman music department George Washington University, 1960-1984. Professor emeritus George Washington University, 1988. Music director Washington Camerata Orchestra, 1952-1961, Alexandria (Virginia) Symphony Orchestra, 1963-1986, conductor laureate, 1986.
President GWU Society of Emeriti, since 1997. President Washington Music Teacher's. Association, 1959-1961.
Vice president, program chairman Eastern Division Music Teachers National Association, 1959-1961. Director Friday Morning Music Club Orchestra, Washington District of Columbia, 1960-1975.
Member American Musicological Society, International Federation of Musicians.
Married Annette Danker, September 3, 1940. Children: Roslyn, Adele.