Background
Jobelmann, Herman Frederick was born on May 20, 1913 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Fred William Jobelmann and Matilda Miriam (Singer) Chapman.
music union administrator musician
Jobelmann, Herman Frederick was born on May 20, 1913 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Fred William Jobelmann and Matilda Miriam (Singer) Chapman.
Graduate, Lincoln High School, Portland, 1934.
Pit musician, various theatres, Portland, 1933-1938; principal bass, Portland, Oregon Symphony, 1934-1983; principal bass, Metro. Opera National, New York City, 1965-1967; library, bass, Sarah Caldwell's Boston Opera, 1968-1970; principal bass, Roger Wagner Chorale, 1970-1971; principal bass, Clebanoff Strings, 1972; double bass, Hollywood (California) Studios, 1971-1973; president local 99, American Federation Musicians, Portland, since 1986. Adjunct Professor Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Marylhurst College, Portland, Reed College, Portland.
Member Portland Oregon Visitor's Association, Portland Chamber of Commerce. Member Masons, Shriners.
Married India Mabel Keplinger, April 20, 1984.