Background
Secunda, Sholom was born on August 23, 1894 in Alexandria, Russia. Son of Abraham and Anna (Nedabelka) Secunda.
Secunda, Sholom was born on August 23, 1894 in Alexandria, Russia. Son of Abraham and Anna (Nedabelka) Secunda.
Came to the United States, 1908, naturalized, 1918. Student Cooper Union, New York City, 1912-1913, Columbia, 1913-1914, Institute Museum Art, 1914-1919.
Chorus boy comedy theatre, New York City, 1916-1917. Teacher music, 1915-1923. Composer, 1916-1974; archaeology conductor, 1917-1974.
Lecturer music subjects New York University, Hunter College, 1939-1974.
Music director Brooklyn Jewish Center, 1947-1961, conductor annual summer symphony Concord Hotel. Professor music department Jewish Teachers Seminary, 1966-1974.
Music critic Jewish Daily Forward.
Served with United States Naval Reserve Force, World War I. Member A.S.C.A.P.
Married Betty Almer, October 25, 1927. Children: Sheldon, Eugene.