David L. Kaplan

For other people with the same name, see David Kaplan (disambiguation).
David L. Kaplan
Born David Leon Kaplan
(1923-12-12)December 12, 1923
Chicago, Illinois, US
Died April 6, 2015(2015-04-06) (aged 91)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Alma mater Roosevelt University
Oberlin College
Indiana University
Known for professor of music and symphony conductor
Awards Order of Canada
Saskatchewan Order of Merit

David Leon Kaplan, CM SOM (December 12, 1923 – April 6, 2015) was a Chicago-born, U.S.-educated Canadian university professor of music, performer and conductor.

Early life and education

Born in Chicago, Illinois, he received a Bachelor of Music from Roosevelt University in 1948, a Masters of Music from Oberlin College in 1950 and a Doctor of Music from Indiana University in 1978.

Career

After moving to Canada in 1960, he was a Professor of Music at the University of Saskatchewan. He founded its Department of Music, which he headed from 1966 to 1982. He also founded the University's concert band.

From 1962 to 1972 he was the principal conductor of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra.

Awards

Personal life

Kaplan retired in the 1990s.[2] He died in his Saskatoon home on April 6, 2015, aged 91, survived by his second wife, Suzanne, two sons and a daughter, five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.[3]

References

  1. Tembath, Seth (January 22, 2014). "David Kaplan: His influence in Saskatoon goes beyond music". The Star Phoenix. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  2. Obituary on CJME website, Regina, Saskatoon
  3. Obituary on legacy.com, retrieved April 8, 2015


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