James Franklin Browning

Background

Browning, James Franklin was born on February 19, 1923 in Tonawanda, New York, United States. Son of Charles Oscar and Gertrude (Keller) Browning.

Education

Student, Louisiana State University, 1943; student, University Buffalo, 1948-1949; private study music, since 1942.

Career

Regional director, Civic Concert Services, New York C., 1954-1957; assistant manager, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 1957-1959; administrator, Metropolitan Opera National Council, New York City, 1959-1962; special representative to chairman, John F. Kennedy Center Performing Arts, 1962-1963; general manager, American Music Center, New York City, 1963-1972; executive secretary, National Music Council, New York City, 1965-1972; executive secretary, National Association Teachers Singing, 1973-1985. Technical consultant New York State Council of Arts since 1963. Secretary Pioneer Editions, New York City, 1965-1967.

Member Executive Committee National Council ARts and Government, New York City, 1964-1973. Treasurer Arlington (Virginia) Opera Theatre, 1962-1963. Board directors United States Institute Theatre Technology, 1960-1962.

United States representative International Music Council Congress, Rotterdam, Holland, 1966, International Rostrum Composers, Paris, 1966;advisory board Musicians Club Florida, since 1969. Appointed consultant Greater Buffalo (New York) Opera Company.

Achievements

• James Franklin Browning has been listed as a noteworthy Professional society executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Symphony of New World, 1973-1976. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Life member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Member Contemporary Music Society (director since 1968). Life honorary professional member Phi Mu Alpha.

Connections

Father:

Charles Oscar Browning

Mother:

Gertrude (Keller) Browning