Background
Schechtman, Saul was born on September 4, 1924 in Winchester, Connecticut, United States. Son of Isidore Schechtman and Clara Goodman.
Schechtman, Saul was born on September 4, 1924 in Winchester, Connecticut, United States. Son of Isidore Schechtman and Clara Goodman.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1947. Post graduate, Juilliard School of Music, New York City, 1949.
Music director Bronx Symphony Orchestra, New York City, 1953—1956. Conductor, music director Omnibus Program (Columbia Broadcasting System), 1954—1957. Music director Bergen Philharmonic, Teaneck, New Jersey, 1956—1960, Carnival (Broadway show), New York City, 1961—1963, Hello Dolly, New York City, 1966—1970, Orchestra Piccola, Baltimore, 1976—1980.
Kapellmeister Theatre Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Germany, 1981—1984. Private 1st class United States Army, 1943-1946, Europe.
Member of American Society Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Married Carolyn Raney, July 31, 1952. Children: Carol, Julia.