Background
Moeck, Walter F. was born on March 18, 1922 in Milwaukee. Son of Walter Ernst and Verena Helen (Klein) Moeck.
Moeck, Walter F. was born on March 18, 1922 in Milwaukee. Son of Walter Ernst and Verena Helen (Klein) Moeck.
Bachelor of Music in Trumpet, Eastman School Music, 1947. Studies with Pierre Monteux, L'Ecole Monteux, 1953. Master of Arts in Conducting, University Iowa, 1955.
Doctor in Fine Arts & Music (honorary), London Institute Applied Research, 1993.
Instructor brass, University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1947-1954;
conductor symphony, University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1950-1954;
associate conductor, Birmingham (Alabama) Symphony, 1948-1960;
conductor, Southeastern Composers Symphony, Tuscaloosa, 1950-1954;
music director, Birmingham Ballet Company, 1955-1962;
music director, conductor, Alabama Pops Symphony, Birmingham, 1955-1973;
music director, conductor, Los Angeles Repertoire Orchestra, 1975-1988;
music director, conductor, San Fernando Valley Theater of Performing Arts, Los Angeles, 1977-1988;
music director, conductor, American Philharmonia New Project, Los Angeles, since 1978. Instructor Birmingham Southern College, Samford U., Montevallo U., Indian Springs School, 1954-1968. Consultant, judge various music organizations, Los Angeles and Birmingham, since 1947.
Teacher writing various groups and individuals, Los Angeles, since 1968. Guest conductor New Orleans Philharmonic, 1980, Burbank (California) Symphony Orchestra, 1972, Bakersfield (California) Philharmonic, 1971, Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, 1953. Conductor, musical director Fine Arts Orchestra Scottsdale/Phoenix, Sun City Concert Band.
Mayor, president Town of Hoover, Alabama, 1966. President Church Council, Los Angeles, 1973-1974. Member President George Bush's Presidential Task Force, National Republican Senatorial Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Committee With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Fellow International Institute of Arts and Letters (life). Member California Symphony Association.
Married Barbara Conklin. Children: Karen, Richard, Stephen.