Arnold Jacobs

Composer

Birthday June 11, 1915

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Pennsylvania

DEATH DATE Oct 7, 1998 (83)

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About

Musician best known for his long-running role as the tuba player for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a position he held from 1944 to 1988.

Before Fame

He was an often-sick child who developed adult-onset asthma.

Trivia

He was known for his expertise in breathing with respect to brasswind instruments, a skill he had to hone due to his asthma.

Family Life

His mother was a keyboardist.

Associated With

He toured with Leopold Stokowski and the All-American Youth Orchestra in 1941.