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David Breeden

1946 – 2005

American classical clarinet

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Lived 1946 – 2005 (aged 58). David Breeden was an American music educator, clarinet and educator.

David McKee Breeden (19 July 1946 Fort Worth, Texas – 22 June 2005 Belmont, California) was an American clarinetist who was the principal clarinetist with the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years. In addition to performing with the San Francisco Symphony, Breeden had taught at Stanford University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He performed for several years with the U.S. Navy Band.

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he had been a student of his father, Leon Breeden, clarinetist and renowned pioneer in jazz education at the University of North Texas College of Music. Breeden earned degrees from the University of North Texas (Bachelor of Music, 1968) and Catholic University. Breeden married Barbara J. Bernhard November 24, 1974, in San Mateo County, California. They had three children.

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Education
The Catholic University of America, University of North Texas College of Music
Employers
Stanford University, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Also known as
David McKee Breeden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Breeden?

American classical clarinet

When was David Breeden born?

David Breeden was born on 19 July 1946 in Fort Worth.

When did David Breeden die?

David Breeden died on 22 June 2005 in Belmont.

What was David Breeden's occupation?

David Breeden was a music educator, clarinet and educator.

What nationality was David Breeden?

David Breeden was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Breeden

· Wikidata: Q5231706

· DBpedia: David Breeden

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