Background
Nygaard, Jens was born on October 26, 1931 in Longview, Texas, United States. Son of Marius Jensen Nygaard and Lois McClurkin.
Nygaard, Jens was born on October 26, 1931 in Longview, Texas, United States. Son of Marius Jensen Nygaard and Lois McClurkin.
Bachelor of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1957. Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1958.
Founder, conductor Westchester Chamber Chorus and Orchestra, White Plains, New York, 1967-1979, Jupiter Symphony, New York City, from 1979. Conductor Naumburg Orchestra, 1979-1993, Rutgers University Orchestra, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1983-1993. Teacher conducting Columbia University, New York City, 1981-1983.
Organist, harpsichordist Mostly Mozart, New York City.
Organizer musical activities Washington Heights Young Men’s Hebrew Association, New York City, 1970-1993, Jewish Guild for the Blind, New York City, 1985-1988. Presenter numerous concerts for underprivileged and handicapped, 1960's—.