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Kessler, Ralph was born on August 1, 1919 in New York City. Son of Abraham Julius Kessler and Lillian Eisner.
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Ralph Kessler
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Ralph Kessler, American composer, conductor, educator. Decorated Two Bronze Stars. Corporal United States Army, 1941-1945. Member American Society Music Arrangers Composers (board member 1984-1995, vice president 1996-1997), Toastmasters (president since 1998), Nature Conservatory, World Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club.
Education
Bachelor, Juilliard School, 1948. Master of Arts, Juilliard School, 1950.
Career
Arranger Columbia Broadcast Systems, New York City, 1952-1958. Creative director Music Matters, 1959-1967. Principal, owner Ramakrishna Productions, New York City, Los Angeles, 1967-1985, retired, 1985.
Conductor Pacific Composers Forum, Los Angeles, 1994-1998, San Fernando Valley Symphony, Los Angeles, 1996-1998.
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Membership
Corporal United States Army, 1941-1945. Member American Society Music Arrangers Composers (board member 1984-1995, vice president 1996-1997), Toastmasters (president since 1998), Nature Conservatory, World Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club.
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Children: Ronny Hormung, Robert Kessler, Rory Bakke.
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October 5, 2007 (aged 88) -
Nationality
American -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1948
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1950
Career
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1952 - 1958
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1959 - 1967