William Samuel Fischer

Background

Fischer, William Samuel was born on March 5, 1935 in Shelby, Mississippi, United States. Son of Robert A. and Willye (Samuels) Fischer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Museum Education, Xavier University, 1956. Postgraduate, Vienna Academy Music, 1965—1966. Studied in Music Theory and Composition, University Southwest Louisiana, 1961.

Master of Arts in Music Theory and Composition, Colorado College, 1962.

Career

Director band, choir, Christianburg Institute, Cambria, Virginia, 1957-1958; director band, choir, St. Landry Parish, Opelousas, Louisiana, 1958-1962; faculty music, Xavier U., 1962-1966; faculty music, High School of Music and Art, New York City, 1969-1976; director music, Atlantic Recording Company. New York City, 1967-1971; record producer, Atlantic Recording Company. New York City, 1975-1976; record producer, Fantasy Recording Company, Berkeley, California, 1976-1979; freelance composer, arranger, New York City, since 1967.

Lecturer New York City. Consultant board of Education, New York City.

Achievements

• William Samuel Fischer has been listed as a noteworthy composer, lecturer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member The LeBeau Mass committee for celebration 100 years of church established 1897 Immaculate Conception, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Served to corporation United States Marine Corps, 1956-1957. Member American Society of Composers., International Platform Association, National Music Publications.

Interests

• Astronomy.

Connections

Married Dolores Labrie, February 14, 1934. Children: Darius, Marc, Bryan, Paul.

Father:

Robert A. Fischer

Mother:

Willye (Samuels) Fischer

Spouse:

Dolores Labrie

child:

Paul Fischer

child:

Marc Fischer

child:

Darius Fischer

child:

Bryan Fischer