Leonard B. Smith (musician)

Leonard B. Smith (September 5, 1915 – July 23, 2002) was an American cornet soloist, conductor and composer. He was the principal cornet soloist with the Goldman Band from 1936 to 1941.[1] He was also the principle trumpet with The Detroit Symphony Orchestra from 1937 to 1942.[2] He was the founder and conductor of the Detroit Concert Band from 1946-1991.[1]

Leonard B. Smith
Background information
Birth nameLeonard Bingley Smith
Born(1915-09-05)September 5, 1915
Poughkeepsie, NY, U.S.
DiedJuly 23, 2002(2002-07-23) (aged 86)
Scottsdale, AZ
GenresConcert Band, Orchestra
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsCornet, Trumpet
Years active1936-1955 (Cornet,Trumpet) 1946-1991 (Conductor)
LabelsVictor Records
Associated actsGoldman Band, Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Early life

Leonard Bingley Smith was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, the son of Frank R. Smith and Ethel M. Schubert.[3]

Education

Leonard B. Smith (b. 1915) began the study of cornet at the age of 8. After 3 years of study, he was sent to Ernest Williams (conductor) with whom he studied for 10 years.[1]

Discography
  • Artist Awards Series - Leonard Smith Plays The Cornet (1960) [AAS-701][4]

Published Works

Cornet/Trumpet Solos

  • "Spanish Caprice" (1936) Charles Colin
  • "Ecstasy" (1938) Carl Fischer Inc.[5]
  • "Venture" (1962) First Division Publishing[6]
  • "Tall Men" (1968) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "Road Runner" (1973) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • Valse "Au Printemps" (1973) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "Chamade" (1973) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "Nelda" (1973) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "The Three Troubadors" (Trumpet Trio) (1978) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]
  • "Apollo" (1980) Belwin Mills Publishing Corp.[6]

References
  1. "Leonard B. Smith".
  2. "Detroit Symphony Orchestra Trumpet Section - View topic: Trumpet Herald forum". TrumpetHerald.com.
  3. "Dr Leonard Bingley Smith (1915-2002) - Find A..." www.findagrave.com.
  4. "Leonard Smith Plays the Cornet (1960)".
  5. "Carl Fischer | Helping Educators and Musicians Shine Since 1872". www.carlfischer.com.
  6. "Alfred Publishing Company • Music Publishers Association of the United States". www.mpa.org. October 19, 2011.


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