Background
Cannon, Allen Eudelle was born on June 24, 1920 in Crystal Falls, Michigan, United States. Son of Lester H. and Lena (Tobin) Cannon.
Cannon, Allen Eudelle was born on June 24, 1920 in Crystal Falls, Michigan, United States. Son of Lester H. and Lena (Tobin) Cannon.
South.Lester H. and Lena (Tobin) C. Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Bachelor of Music, University of Illinois, 1941, Master of Music, 1942. Doctor of Music in Education, Chicago Museum College, 1954.
Certified teacher, Illinois Music teacher, orchestra director Alvin (Illinois) High School, 1941-1942. Faculty member BradleyU., Peoria, Illinois, 1945-1985, associate professor, 1949-1956, professor violin, 1956-1985, retired professor emeritus, 1985, director School Music, 1957-1984.
Concertmaster Peoria Symphony Orchestra, 1946-1985, concertmaster emeritus, 1985, soloist subscription concerts, 1948-1980.
Music teacher, orchestra director Alvin High School, Illinois, 1941—1942. Concertmaster Peoria Symphony Orchestra, 1946—1985, concertmaster emeritus, from 1985. Soloist subscription concerts, 1948—1980.
Director School Music, 1957—1984. Faculty member Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, 1945—1985, associate professor, 1949—1956, professor violin, 1956—1985, retired professor emeritus, from 1985. With1 United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Volunteer Methodist Medical Center & Visitors Information Ctr, from 1985. Founding board directors Peoria Civic Ballet, Central Illinois Youth Orchestra. Member of Phi Mu Alpha, American String Teachers Association (regional chairman 1965-1967), Music Entertainment & Industry Education Assn, Association Illinois Music Schools (president 1980-1982), National Association School Music (chairman region IV 1979-1992).
Married Marilyn Levy, June 22, 1945. Children: David, Michael.