Background
Marsh, Ozan James was born on June 25, 1920 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Raymond Solomon and Etelka (Tchereginska).
Marsh, Ozan James was born on June 25, 1920 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Raymond Solomon and Etelka (Tchereginska).
Studied with, Egon Petri, Emil Sauer, Robert Casadesus, 1937-1941; graduate magna cum laude, Fontainebleau, France, 1937-1939; studied with (advanced coaching), Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, Bachaus, Godowsky.
Concert pianist orchestras worldwide, since 1939. Recording artist Radio Corporation of America, Columbia, Pianists Foundation American, VLR, Voice of America, Boston Symphony Transcription Library. Teacher St. Lawrence University, New York, 1940-1943, Choate School, Manhattan School Music, Lebanon Valley Conservatory (chairman piano department), 1946-1949, Jordan College Music, Butler University (head of piano department) 1949-1952, Chautauqua Institution, New York, 1957-1985, University Arizona School Music, Tucson, since 1967.
Pianist in Residence Indiana University Music School, 1952-1956. Music consultant Converse College Music School, San Francisco State University, Lindenwood College, Missouri, Chautauqua Institution. Music clinician for major colleges, universities and piano teachers associations.
Judge Artistic Ambassador Program, Washington, 1986. Served with United States Navy. Member National Federation Music Clubs (honorary), American Liszt Society, National Guild Piano Teachers, Pianists Foundation American Western Division (president since 1977).
Married Patricia Benkman, June 2, 1941 (deceased 1975). 1 child, Richard.