Background
Dolin, Samuel Joseph was born on August 22, 1917 in Montreal, Canada. Son of Joseph and Freda (Levin) Dolin.
Dolin, Samuel Joseph was born on August 22, 1917 in Montreal, Canada. Son of Joseph and Freda (Levin) Dolin.
Bachelor of Music, University Toronto, 1942. Doctor of Music, University Toronto, 1956.
Teacher, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, since 1945, also lecturer. Member, associate Canada Music Center, 1970-1975. Artistic director Canada Contemporary Music Workshop, 1983-1988.
Governor North Simcoe Arts Council, 1986. Chairman emeritus Composition Department Royal Consevatory Music, Toronto, also board examiners. Teacher composition Glenn Gould Professional School.
Member Canada League Composers (president 1979-1983), International Society Contemporary Music (vice president 1972-1975), Drakkar Music and Technology (vice president 1994).
Married Inthia Leslie Pidgeon, March 7, 1953. Children: Leslie Elizabeth, John Joseph.