Background
Wernick, Richard Frank was born on January 16, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Louis and Irene (Prince) Wernick.
Wernick, Richard Frank was born on January 16, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Louis and Irene (Prince) Wernick.
Bachelor, Brandeis University, 1955. Master of Arts, Mills College, 1957.
Instructor music, U. Buffalo, 1964-1965;
assistant professor music, director university symphony, University of Chicago, 1965-1968;
conductor, Pennsylvania Contemporary Players, 1968-1993;
professor music, University of Pennsylvania, 1968-1996;
professor emeritus, University of Pennsylvania, since 1996. Co-founder Community Youth Orchestra of Delaware County. Consultant Contemporary Music, The Phil.
Orchestra, 1983-1989, special consultant to the music director, 1989-1993. Board directors Theodore Presser Company.
(Sonata for Piano (Reflections of a Dark Light) Paperback ...)
(with score for cello part)
Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Married Beatrice Messina, July 15, 1956. Children: Lewis, Adam, Peter (deceased).