Background
Bookspan, Michael Lloyd was born on September 7, 1929 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry and Sarah (Barban) Bookspan.
Bookspan, Michael Lloyd was born on September 7, 1929 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry and Sarah (Barban) Bookspan.
Studied with, Fred Albright. Studied with, Saul Goodman. Studied with, Morris Goldenberg.
Bachelor of Science, Juilliard, 1953.
Xylophone soloist, United Service Organizations Camp Shows, 1943-1946;
percussionist, New York City Ballet Orchestra, 1951-1953;
percussionist, Little Orchestra Society, New York City, 1951-1953;
snare drummer, Goldman Band, 1953-1955;
percussionist and timpanist, Philadelphia Orchestra, since 1953;
principal percussionist, associate timpanist, Philadelphia Orchestra, since 1972;
commissioned and premiered Robert Suderburg's Concerto for Solo Percussionist and Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, 1979;
marimba soloist, Philadelphia Orchestra, 1980;
xylophone soloist, Philadelphia Orchestra, 1989;
Suderburg Concerto for Solo Percussionist and Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, 1993, 96. Faculty University of the Arts, Curtis Institute Music. Participated in Marlboro, Casals, Aspen and Grand Teton festivals.
Organizer Philadelphia Drummers for Peace, 1969.
Past president Philadelphia Musicians for Nuclear Arms Control. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1946-1948. Member Percussive Arts Society, SANE, American Civil Liberties Union, Veterans for Peace in Vietnam.
Children: Jolie, Adam. Married Shirley Goldberg, 1991.