Background
Smith, Leonard Bingley was born on September 5, 1915 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Frank Roderick and Ethel (Schubert) Smith.
Smith, Leonard Bingley was born on September 5, 1915 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Frank Roderick and Ethel (Schubert) Smith.
Student, New York Military Academy, 1930-1933; student, Ernest Williams School Music, 1933-1936; student, New York University, 1936-1937; student, Curtis Institute Music, 1943-1945; Doctor of Humanities, Detroit Institute Technology, 1965.
President, Accompaniments Unlimited, Inc., since 1952.
Chairman music committee Michigan Civil War Centennial Commission, 1961-1964. Governor board Mac Award. With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Member American Society of Composers, Philippine Bandsmen's Association (honorary), American Federation Musicians, International Platform Association, Association Concert Bands (president 1982-1983). Clubs: Masons (33 degree), Shriners, K.T, Jesters.
Son of Frank Roderick and Ethel (Schubert) S. M. Helen Gladys Rowe, April 20, 1940 (deceased 1993). 1 daughter, Sandra Victoria.