Russell Howland Explained
Russell Howland (1908 – 1995) was an American music educator.
Career
Howland was born in Missouri, and studied at the University of Illinois. He was professor of woodwinds at the University of Michigan until 1948.[1] From 1948 to 1975, Howland taught at Fresno State College in California, where he was active as an arranger and composer for wind band and clarinet choir.[2] He was a member of the Fresno Saxophone Quartet from its founding in 1956,[3] and played bass with the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra.[4]
In 1975 Howland was inducted into the hall of fame of the California Music Educators Association. In 2021, he was posthumously inducted into the Valley Music Hall of Fame.[5]
Personal life
Howland was married to Maxine Howland. He died in 1995.
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Notes and References
- News: 1955-02-12 . Kern Honor Band Will Give Concert Tonight . 2024-02-29 . The Bakersfield Californian . 16 . Newspapers.com.
- News: 1952-03-20 . Sinfonietta Concert Will Mark Festival . 2024-02-29 . The Fresno Bee . 25 . Newspapers.com.
- News: Temple . Bobbye . 1975-12-21 . Musicians Revive Merry Old England . 2024-02-29 . The Fresno Bee . 71 . Newspapers.com.
- News: 1976-04-02 . Three judges to decide Junior Auditions winners tomorrow . 2024-02-29 . The Bakersfield Californian . 29 . Newspapers.com.
- News: Tehee . Joshua . 2021-08-23 . Valley Music Hall of Fame announces first class of inductees . 2024-02-29 . The Fresno Bee . A2 . Newspapers.com.
