Woodrow Charles Herman, American Orchestra leader. Winner popularity poll Down Beat magazine, 1945; Winner popularity poll Metronome magazine, 1946, 53; recipient Billboard award, 1946; Silver award Esquire magazine, 1946-1947; Grammy award, 1963, 73, 74; named to Down Beat Magazine Hall of Fame. Founder Woody Herman-Sister Fabian Scholarship Fund, 1975. Member American Federation Musicians, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Background
Herman, Woodrow Charles was born on May 16, 1913 in Milwaukee. Son of Otto C. and Myrtle (Barth) Herman.
Founder Woody Herman-Sister Fabian Scholarship Fund, 1975. Member American Federation Musicians, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Connections
Married Charlotte Neste, September 27, 1936;1 daughter, Ingrid.
Winner popularity poll Down Beat magazine, 1945. Winner popularity poll Metronome magazine, 1946, 53. Recipient Billboard award, 1946.
Silver award Esquire magazine, 1946-1947. Grammy award, 1963, 73, 74. Named to Down Beat Magazine Hall of Fame.
Winner popularity poll Down Beat magazine, 1945. Winner popularity poll Metronome magazine, 1946, 53. Recipient Billboard award, 1946.
Silver award Esquire magazine, 1946-1947. Grammy award, 1963, 73, 74. Named to Down Beat Magazine Hall of Fame.