Background
Hecht, Sylvia Lillian was born on February 2, 1920 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Daughter of Samuel and Florence (Rabinowitz) Haimowitz.
Hecht, Sylvia Lillian was born on February 2, 1920 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Daughter of Samuel and Florence (Rabinowitz) Haimowitz.
Bachelor of Music, Rollins College, 1942; student with Carl Friedberg, Julliard School, 1940; student with Isidor Philipp, Paris Conservatory, New York City, 1942-1944.
Member piano faculty, New York College Music, New York City, 1943-1969; chairman preparatory divisions, New York College Music, New York City, 1967-1969; director Science Development Programs Inc., Bank St. College, New York City, 1976-1978; director Science Development Programs Inc., Fordham University, New York City, since 1978; vendor Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II Eisenhower Professional Development Program, New York Board Education, Brooklyn, since 1990. Consultant after school science programs public and independent schools, New York City, since 1976. Piano consultant La Guardia H.S. Performing Arts, New York City, since 1980.
Active science scholarships to Fordham University programs New York City Public Schools, since 1978, free in-house science programs and auditoriums Inner City Public Schools of Manhattan, since 1986. Member Association Music Teachers League of New York (board directors 1977-1980), Phi Beta, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Erwin Hecht, June 18, 1945 (divorced 1950). 1 child, Francia De Beer.