Background
Fahnestock, Karol James was born on September 4, 1914 in Union City, Indiana, United States. Son of Carl Clifford and Mary (Dunkelberger) Fahnestock.
Fahnestock, Karol James was born on September 4, 1914 in Union City, Indiana, United States. Son of Carl Clifford and Mary (Dunkelberger) Fahnestock.
Studied piano with Bauer, Godowsky, Sileti, Liszniewska, 1935-1940, orchestra with Riegger, 1945-1947.
Teacher piano various cities including New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, 1945-1950. Lecturer American music various colls., including U. Philadelphia, Columbia University, Xavier U., Capitol U. National director National Association for Advancement Native American Composers and Musicians, Richmond, Indiana.
National director annual American Music Festival, Loveland, O. Special teacher piano Cincinnati public schools.
Member recommendations committee Pulitzer music jury Columbia University. Member A.S.C.A.P., N.A.A.C.P.
Married Rose Rea Carroll, July 9, 1936.