Background
Hirshbein, Omus was born on October 3, 1934 in New York City. Son of Peretz and Esther (Shumiatcher) Hirshbein.
performing arts company executive
Hirshbein, Omus was born on October 3, 1934 in New York City. Son of Peretz and Esther (Shumiatcher) Hirshbein.
Student, Aspen Music School, 1959-1963; Bachelor of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1963; Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1964.
Assistant administrator, Hunter College Concert Bureau, New York City, 1964-1968; associate administrator, Hunter College Concert Bureau, 1968; administrator, Hunter College Concert Bureau, 1969-1973; deputy director, Carnegie Hall Corporation, New York City, 1973; education director, 92d St. Y, New York City, 1974-1979; director performing arts, 92d St. Y, 1979-1987; director arts and humanities, 92d St. Y, 1988-1996; director, Meet the Composer, New York City, since 1997.
With United States Army, 1957-1959. Member National Endowment for the Arts (interarts panel, multi music panel), International Society Performing Arts Administrators (convention chairman 1972), Association Performing Arts Presenters (board directors), New York State Council on the Arts (chairman 1983-1985, music program panel 1989-1990, chairman 1991), Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (board directors).
Married Jessica Kruskal, September 26, 1954. Children: Peretz, Hillel.