Music Composer, Zachary J. Friedland, of Richmond, Passes at 31

Music Composer, Zachary J. Friedland, of Richmond, Passes at 31

Friedland, Zachary J., 31, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. 

He was the beloved son of Kevin Friedland and Beth Dworetzky of Richmond, RI and cherished grandson of Florence Dworetzky of White Plains, NY.

Born in Plymouth, MA, he had lived in Richmond for 16 years, previously living in Hadley, MA. 

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He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island, earned his Master’s Degree from the Longy School of Music at Bard College, and his Doctorate in Musical Arts from The Ohio State University. He was a lifelong member of KKΨ, the National Honorary Band Fraternity.

Zachary was a composer and wrote music for band, wind ensembles, chamber, and vocal music. He was civic-minded and organized music consortia as fundraisers for organizations, such as his Notes of Remembrance Joint Consortium Project for Wind Band as part of the Alzheimer’s Association The Longest Day project to help fund a cure and look forward to a world without Alzheimer’s.

A strong advocate for new music and young/emerging composers, Zachary founded the Rhode Island Recording Ensemble (RIRE), which he ran with fellow Rhode Island composer and band director Michael Konnerth.

Funeral services and shiva will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St., #306, Providence, RI 02906.