Background
Chavez, Abraham was born on March 6, 1927 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of Abraham Senior and Longina (Baca) Chavez.
Chavez, Abraham was born on March 6, 1927 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of Abraham Senior and Longina (Baca) Chavez.
Studies with, E.J. Dieguez, Juarez, Mexico, 1938-1942; studies with, Robert Semon, El Paso, 1940-1945; Bachelor of Music, Texas Western College, 1959.
Teacher music, Ysleta High School, El Paso, 1945; teacher music, El Paso Conservatory, 1947-1951; artist in residence, Texas Western College, El Paso, 1955-1966; violinist, concert master, El Paso Symphony Orchestra, 1940-1966; professor music, U. Colorado, Boulder, 1966-1975; professor music, University Texas, El Paso, since 1975; music director, conductor, El Paso Symphony Orchestra, since 1975. Guest conductor various professional symphony orchestras, music festivals, since 1953.
Served as staff sergeant United States Army, 1945-1947. Member American String Teachers Association (citation 1986), Condr's. Guild American Symphony Orchestra League, Museum Edns.
National Conference.
Married Lucy Villegas. Married November 18, 1945. Children: Abraham III, Eduardo Antonio, Lisa Arcelia, Arturo Alfredo.