It is with great sorrow that I relate, Glen Daum: composer, arranger and
performer, winner of two Emmys for his music composition contributions to
Sesame Street, Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers, Mighty Mouse, news program themes
among others, died last night at his Turtle Bay, Manhattan apartment at the age
of 78.
A quintessential New Yorker (originally from Centralia, Illinois), Glen chose a
life immersed in music. When not working on commercial projects he enjoyed
listening, unbiased to many genres and was delighted on those rare occasions
when chords, voicings and ideas measured up to his octatonic sensibilities. His
music reflected an innate and highly honed sense of “Fantasia”-his own
inspiration came from the works of Maurice Ravel, Richard Strauss, Eric
Korngold, Hugo Friedhofer, and John Williams. He imparted discipline and
inspired musicians at all levels. More than one professional sought him out for
a pointedly honest performance critique. A daunting figure at the podium, he
quickly conjured musicality and ensemble balance with diplomacy, humor and
bottomless in-depth anecdotes.
He was a great follower of the Finale forum although not one to post
frequently. A titan of uncompromising standards, his like is no more to be
found. Fortunately he leaves behind two equally talented and creatively driven
children: a daughter Meghan and son Evan. Together we grieve for our loss as
well as for the increasingly diminished sphere of contemporary music
Anne Erickson, musician and acolyte
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