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John Canfield
John Canfield was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He knew his life would be musical from the time he heard the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra at the age
of nine. He received his...view moreJohn Canfield was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He knew his life would be musical from the time he heard the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra at the age
of nine. He received his training from Charles Ryklich on violin and later received degrees in Music Education from Miami University (Ohio), in Music,
Theory and Composition from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and his Doctorate in music from Florida State University. He founded and conducted the
Fort Lauderdale Florida Symphony Orchestra, the Columbia Philharmonic in South Carolina and the Bloomington Indiana Pops Orchestra at Indiana University.
He also initiated and developed the stringed instrument educational program in Broward County, Florida - Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano and Deerfield over a
twenty year period. He has taught musical courses at Florida State University, The University of South Carolina, Covenant College, Eastern Illinois
University and Indiana University. His written works include: All Musicians aren't Mad, The Life and Works of Henry Hadley, The Band Directors Guide and
Orchestral Etudes for Strings. He currently resides in Bloomington, Indiana with his wife June.view less