Background
Kievman, Louis was born on August 13, 1910 in Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States. Son of Samuel Joseph and Anna (Shevitz) Kievman.
musician publishing executive writer
Kievman, Louis was born on August 13, 1910 in Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States. Son of Samuel Joseph and Anna (Shevitz) Kievman.
Graduate, Juilliard School Music.
Violist Museum Art Quartet, New York City, 1932-1937, NBC Symphony, Stuyvesant String Quartet, New York City, 1937-1941. Principal violist Columbia Pictures, Los Angeles, 1949-1951, NBC Hollywood, Los Angeles, 1955-1967. Instructor California Institute Arts, 1968-1972, University California, Northridge, Long Beach, 1973-1983.
Owner Kelton Publications, Los Angeles. Chairman Congress of Strings, Los Angeles, since 1970.
Served to sergeant United States Air Force, 1941-1945. Member Viola Society of America (vice president), Viola Society England, American String Teachers Association (president 1975-1981, editor Viola Forum 1975-1982, recipient service citation).
Married Elaine L. Larson, November 15, 1940. Children: Mura, Karen.