Anders Emile

Background

Emile, Anders was born on June 17, 1892 in Arendal, Norway. Came to the United States, 1914, naturalized, 1918. Son of Andreas Olsen and Caroline (Larsen) Emile.

Education

Diploma, Oslo Consultant Music., 1914. Bachelor of Science in Music, New York University, 1930. Master of Arts in Music, New York University, 1932.

Doctor of Music (honorary), New York College Music, 1945.

Career

Organist, choir director, Sunset Park Methodist Church, Brooklyn, 1914, 41; member of faculty, Hunter College, from 1937; professor music, Hunter College, from 1950; department chairman, Hunter College, from 1962. Founder, 1950, since director Richmond Choral Society. Director music Gustavus Adolphus Church, New York City, 1941-1947.

Achievements

• Anders Emile has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member music committee Staten Island Museum. Board directors Staten Island Symphony. With United States Army, World War I. Member American Association of University Professors, New York Musicians, National Association Teachers Singing, National Association American Composers and Conductors, American Scandinavian Foundation, Phi Delta Kappa.

Honorary member Academia Nicional de Artes y Letras Havana.

Connections

Married Thordis J. Johnson, October 13, 1923. Children: Thelma Evangeline (Mistress Samuel W. Hunter), Robert Anders.

Father:

Andreas Olsen Emile

Mother:

Caroline (Larsen) Emile

Spouse:

Thordis J. Johnson

child:

Thelma Evangeline Emile (Mistress Samuel W. Hunter)

child:

Robert Anders Emile