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
19651968
Succeeded by
Kelsey Jones
Preceded by
Clayton Hare
Principal Conductor of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra
19701974
Succeeded by
Kenneth Elloway
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