Stanley Saunders
Stanley Saunders, D.M.A., (born 3 May 1927) is a Welsh educator, clarinetist, violinist, and conductor. Born in Newport, Monmouthshire, he is a founding member of the first youth orchestra: the National Youth Orchestra of Wales.
Saunders is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal.
Career
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.
| Preceded by Position created |
Principal Conductor of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra 1965–1968 |
Succeeded by Kelsey Jones |
| Preceded by Clayton Hare |
Principal Conductor of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra 1970–1974 |
Succeeded by Kenneth Elloway |
External links
- Stanley Saunders at The Canadian Encyclopedia
- University of Guelph alumni page on Maestro Stanley Saunders
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