Stanley Saunders

Stanley Saunders (3 May 1927 – 25 January 2019) was a Welsh and Canadian educator, clarinetist, violinist, and conductor. Born in Newport, Monmouthshire, he was a founding member of the first youth orchestra, the National Youth Orchestra of Wales.[1][2]

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

Life and 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.

Saunders was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal. He died on 25 January 2019, at the age of 91.[3]

References
  1. "Stanley Saunders". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. "Pipes and Strings" (PDF). brantfordsymphony.ca. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  3. "Dignity Memorial". Dr. Stanley Saunders. Retrieved 29 March 2023.


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