Role

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Composer Conductor

Birth

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August 28, 1914 in Munising, MI

Death

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April 29, 2014

Genre

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Band

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Glenn Osser was a renowned American composer, arranger, and conductor who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. He was born on March 28, 1914, in New York City, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, which inspired him to pursue a career in music. Osser began his musical journey by learning to play the piano and violin at a young age. He later attended the Juilliard School of Music, where he studied composition and orchestration. After completing his studies, he started working as a freelance arranger and conductor for various radio and television programs. In the 1940s, Osser became the musical director for the popular radio show "Your Hit Parade," which featured the top songs of the week. He arranged and conducted the music for the show, which helped him gain recognition in the music industry. He also worked as a conductor for the NBC Symphony Orchestra, which was led by the legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini. Osser's talent as an arranger and conductor led him to work with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Tony Bennett. He arranged and conducted music for many of their albums and live performances, which helped him establish himself as one of the most sought-after arrangers in the industry. In addition to his work in popular music, Osser also made significant contributions to the world of classical music. He composed and arranged music for many orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Pops Orchestra. He also conducted the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in England. One of Osser's most significant achievements was his work on the soundtrack for the 1956 film "The Eddy Duchin Story." He arranged and conducted the music for the film, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture. The soundtrack was also a commercial success, selling over a million copies. Osser continued to work in the music industry throughout the 1960s and 1970s, arranging and conducting music for television shows and films. He also composed music for several Broadway productions, including "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "The Rothschilds." In recognition of his contributions to the music industry, Osser received several awards and honors throughout his career. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972 and received the Golden Score Award from the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers in 1985. Glenn Osser passed away on April 29, 2014, at the age of 100. He left behind a legacy of music that continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world. His talent as an arranger and conductor helped shape the sound of popular music and classical music, and his contributions to the industry will be remembered for generations to come.

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