Background
Rich, Arthur Lowndes was born on May 7, 1905 in Woodcliff, New Jersey, United States. Son of Frank Joseph and Ruth (Lowndes) Rich.
Rich, Arthur Lowndes was born on May 7, 1905 in Woodcliff, New Jersey, United States. Son of Frank Joseph and Ruth (Lowndes) Rich.
Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers University, 1926; A.M., Columbia University, 1928; Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1940; diploma, Julliard School Music, 1928; licentiate, Royal Schools Music (Royal Academy Music, Royal College of Music), London, 1939; special study, Harvard, 1943; special study, Christiansen Choral School, 1948.
Professor music, Catawba College, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1928-1943;
director music, Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi, 1943-1944;
director music, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, since 1944;
Roberts professor music, Mercer U., 1945-1974;
professor emeritus, director concert series and cultural affairs, Mercer U., since 1974. Choral conductor, adjudicator, Georgia and S.E. Music critic Macon News.
Correspondent Museum American. President Tudor Apts., Biscayne Apts., Inc.
Board directors Macon Arts Council, Middle Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Life honorary member Community Concert Association (director). Member Mark Twain Society (honorary), American Association College and University Concert Managers, National Association Schools Music, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Society, Macon Morning Music Club (honorary), Macon Federated Music Club (honorary) Lodges: Rotary.
Married Helen Wall, July 26, 1934. Children: Arthur Lowndes, Ruth Anne.