Background
Hyning, Howard Martin Van was born on January 9, 1936 in Umatilla, Florida, United States. Son of Oather C. and Althea Irma (Miller) Van Hyning.
Hyning, Howard Martin Van was born on January 9, 1936 in Umatilla, Florida, United States. Son of Oather C. and Althea Irma (Miller) Van Hyning.
Bachelor of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1960; Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1963.
Principal percussionist, Baltimore Symphony, 1960-1962;
principal percussionist, Brooklyn Philharmonia, 1962-1974;
principal percussionist, New York City Opera Company, since 1974;
president, Van Percussion Service, Inc., Dobbs Ferry, New York, since 1987. Founding member Garden State Percussion Trio, New Jersey, 1982-1987, performer, recording artist Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, New York City, 1962-1974, Group for Contemporary Music, New York City, 1962-1974, New York Philharmonic, 1972-1976. Member of faculty Mannes College Music, New York City, 1975-1991.
Director Mannes Percussion Ensemble, New York City, since 1975. Co-director Mannes Contemporary Music Festival, New York City, 1985-1991.
Member Percussive Arts Society.
Married Beverly Hoyt Currier, September 1, 1962 (deceased November 1966). Married Mary Eleanor Wright, December 31, 1976 (divorced December 1982). Married Marlene Cohen Piturro, November 20, 1983.
Children: Victoria Anne, Kirk Jacob.