Max Lifchitz

Background

Lifchitz, Max was born on November 11, 1948 in Mexico City. Son of José Lifchitz and Betty Shumsky. came to the United States 1966.

Education

Bachelor of Music, The Juilliard School, 1970; Master of Science, The Juilliard School, 1971; Master of Music, Harvard University, 1973.

Career

Instructor, Manhattan School Music, 1976-1977; assistant professor music, Columbia University, 1977-1986; associate professor music, State University of New York, Albany, since 1986; associate professor Latin American studies, State University of New York, Albany, since 1991. Executive director North/South Consonance, Inc., New York City, since 1980. Producer North/South Recordings, since 1992.

Achievements

• Max Lifchitz has been listed as a noteworthy Composer, performer, music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Composers (treasurer East Coast chapter since 1981, president since 1992), American Society Composers (co-chairman Region II 1986-1996), College Music Society (president N.E. chapter since 1996).

Connections

Father:

José Lifchitz

Mother:

Betty Shumsky