Background
Atherton, Leonard James Archibald was born on October 25, 1941 in Harrow, Middlesex, England. Arrived in the United States, 1982. Son of James William and Peggy (Haines) Atherton.
Atherton, Leonard James Archibald was born on October 25, 1941 in Harrow, Middlesex, England. Arrived in the United States, 1982. Son of James William and Peggy (Haines) Atherton.
Bachelor with honors, University Oxford, England, 1963. Master of Arts, University Oxford, England, 1967. Doctoral Equivalency, Ball State University, 1982.
Music director National Symphony Orchestra, LaPaz, Bolivia, 1964—1966. Director chorus University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1968—1971. Music director Niagara Symphony Orchestra, St. Catharines, Canada, 1972—1980, Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, 1980—1982.
Music director emeritus Muncie (Indiana) Symphony Orchestra, since 2003, music director, 1982—2003. Director orchestra Ball State University, since 1982. Director Boston University Young Artists Vocal Program, Tanglewood, Massachusetts, 1979—1986.
Guest conductor Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Sakai Opera, Japan, Osaka (Japan) College Opera Orchestra, Taipei (Taiwan) Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Century Orchestra, Osaka.
Married Susan Frances Goldie, June 26, 1982. Children: Malcolm, Patricia.