Stanley Saunders

Stanley Saunders (3 May 1927 – 25 January 2019) was a Welsh and Canadian educator, clarinetist, violinist, and conductor. Born in Newport, Monmouthshire, he was a founding member of the first youth orchestra, the National Youth Orchestra of Wales.[1][2]

Life and career

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Saunders was the conductor of many orchestras, including the Franco-Gallois Orchestra, the University of Guelph Civic Orchestra, and the Brantford Symphony Orchestra, as well as being the first principal conductor of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra.

Saunders was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal. He died on 25 January 2019, at the age of 91.[3]

Preceded by
Position created
Principal Conductor of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra
1965–1968
Succeeded by
Preceded by Principal Conductor of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra
1970–1974
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ "Stanley Saunders". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Pipes and Strings" (PDF). brantfordsymphony.ca. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Dignity Memorial". Dr. Stanley Saunders. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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