Background
Yardumian, Richard was born on April 5, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Haig Y. and Lucia (Atamian) Yardumian.
Yardumian, Richard was born on April 5, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Haig Y. and Lucia (Atamian) Yardumian.
Student piano with George F. Boyle, student conducting with Pierre Monteaux, student harmony and counterpoint with William F. Happich, student harmony and counterpoint with H. Alexander Matthews.
Teacher advanced piano. President of the board directors The Lord’s New Church, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, 1957-1979, vice president, 1979-1985, music director, 1939-1985. Board of directors Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra.
Company-founder, board directors Chamber Symphony of Philadelphia, 1965.
Trustee Philharmonia Orchestra. Trustee, vice president Grand Teton Music Festival.
Served with infantry United States Army, World World War World World War World War II Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Philadelphia Museum Society, Museum Fund Society.
Married Ruth Elsie Seckelmann, January 9, 1937. Children: Vahaan, Vartan (deceased), Miryam, Aram (deceased), Sarah (deceased), Nishan, Rebakah, Rachel, Esther Marie, Dara, Anahid, Mira-Estelle, Vera Renata.