Education
Bachelor, University Toronto, 1955. Doctor in Law (honorary), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Bachelor, University Toronto, 1955. Doctor in Law (honorary), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Founder & artistic director Neptune Theatre, Halifax, Canada, 1963—1968. Artistic advisor Cleveland Opera. Artistic director Boston Lyric Opera.
General & artistic director Toronto Arts Productions, Toronto, 1970—1980. Director opera University Maryland, College Park, since 1987.
Member of AEA, American Gear Manufacturers Association.
Married Judith Strand Major, February 25, 1961. Children: Joshua, Rebecca Bittle, Rachel Bensaid, Naomi.