Background
Rogers, Allen Eugene was born on October 29, 1922 in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Son of Allen Eugene and Florence Lorain (Black) Rogers.
Rogers, Allen Eugene was born on October 29, 1922 in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Son of Allen Eugene and Florence Lorain (Black) Rogers.
Bachelor of Music, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1950; Master of Arts in Music, California State University, Northridge, 1986.
Sideman, various bands, Santa Barbara, 1939-1942; sideman, Los Angeles, 1945-1952, 54-; sideman, The I. Newton Perry Orchestra, Santa Barbara, 1952-1954; private music teacher, Los Angeles, since 1965; sideman, leader, The Al Rogers Orchestra, Los Angeles, since 1974; teacher music, Las Virgennes (California) and Los Angeles School district, 1976-1980; teacher music, American Youth Bands, Los Angeles, 1979-1980.
Member Apartment House Mgr's. Association, Los Angeles, 1965-1966, Industry-Education Council, Los Angeles, 1972-1974. Private United States Army, 1942-1945, PTO. Member Musicians Union, International Association Jazz Educators, Sinfonia Fraternity American (secretary 1948-1950), University of Southern California Inter-Greek Society (charter), Phi Kappa Tau (secretary 1947-1949).
Married Margaret Virginia Willoughby, September 10, 1949. Children: Suzanne, Jeffrey.