Alan Abel (musician)
American percussionist (1928-2020)
Alan Abel (1928 – April 25, 2020) was an American percussionist, music educator, and inventor. He was the Associate Principal Percussionist of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1959 until his retirement in 1997. He taught at Temple University beginning in 1972. [1]
Alan Abel | |
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![]() Alan Abel performing in 2015 | |
Background information | |
Born | 1928 Hobart, Indiana |
Died | April 25, 2020 Wynnewood, Pennsylvania |
Genres | classical music |
Occupation(s) | percussionist |
Instruments | triangle, snare drum, bass drum |
Years active | 1951-2020 |
References
change- ↑ "Alan Abel, Percussion". PCMS Concerts. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
- ↑ "April 25, 2020". CaringBridge. Retrieved 2020-04-25.