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.

For the New Testament scholar, see Stanley P. Saunders.

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
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