James Donenfeld

Background

Donenfeld, James was born on August 10, 1917 in New York City. Son of Morris and Celia (Kates) Donenfeld.

Education

Student, Brooklyn Evening College, 1937-1939; certified in music composition, New York University, 1948-1951; studies with Rudolph Schramm, New York City, 1948-1951; certified in teaching, Hebrew Union College, 1957-1959.

Career

Independent composer, New York City, since 1936; pianist, arranger, various radio stations, New York City, 1937-1940; musician, teacher, various Jewish temples, New York City, 1938-1979; teacher private music lessons, New York City, 1938-1979; music director, pianist, Cejwin Camps, New York City, 1956-1979.

Achievements

• James Donenfeld has been listed as a notable composer, musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Schillinger Society (authorized teacher), American Federation Musicians.

Interests

• Avocation: traveling.

Connections

Married Anne Puretz, August 16, 1940. Children: Kenneth Jay, Howard, Jane.

Father:

Morris Donenfeld

Mother:

Celia (Kates) Donenfeld

Spouse:

Anne Puretz

child:

Jane Donenfeld

child:

Howard Donenfeld

child:

Kenneth Jay Donenfeld