Stephens Richards

Background

Richards, Stephens was born on May 9, 1935 in New York City. Son of Sidney Solomon and Edna (Jacobs) Richards.

Education

Bachelor in Music, New York University, 1957; Master of Arts in Music Composition, Columbia University, 1960; B. Sacred Music, Hebrew Union College, 1969.

Career

Cantor, Temple B'rith Kodesh, Rochester, New York, 1969-1971; cantor, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, 1971-1977; editor, Transcontinental Music of Union American Hebrew Congregations, New York City, 1977-1980; faculty, Hebrew Union College, New York City, 1977-1980; cantor, Temple Beth Israel, Phoenix, 1980-1991; cantor, Temple Kol Ami, Phoenix, since 1991. Member Joint Commision on Synagogue Music, since 1986. Chairman Guild of Temple Musicians, 1971-1973, 77-78.

Principal Reform Temple, Suffern, New York, 1979-1980.

Achievements

• Stephens Richards has been listed as a noteworthy cantor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors American Civil Liberties Union, Phoenix, since 1990. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Conference Cantors (vice president 1976-1980, Executive Board 1971-1974, 76-80, 91-).

Connections

Married Barbara Winter, January 15, 1965 (divorced January 1985). Children: Paul Sidney, Jay Philip, William Michael. Married Marjorie Diane Morse, June 9, 1985.

Father:

Sidney Solomon Richards

Mother:

Edna (Jacobs) Richards

Spouse:

Barbara Winter

Spouse:

Marjorie Diane Morse

child:

William Michael Richards

child:

Paul Sidney Richards

child:

Jay Philip Richards