Barbara Ellen Novak

Background

Novak, Barbara Ellen was born on July 4, 1949 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Noel Earl and Margaret Louise (Yarbrough) Hosea.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Washington State University, 1972. Master of Music, Southern Illinois University, 1974.

Career

Bassonist, Evansville Philharmonic, Indiana, 1974-1975; bassonist, contrabassonist, Spokane Symphony Orchestra, since 1975; bassonist, Mid Columbia Symphony, Richland, Washington, since 1970; bassonist, Connoiseur Concerts, Spokane, since 1976; bassonist, Opus III, Spokane, since 1980; bassonist, Chinook Wind Players, Spokane, since 1975; instructor bassoon, Whitworth College, Spokane, since 1975; instructor bassoon, Gonzaga U., Spokane, since 1984; instructor bassoon, Washington State University, Pullman, since 1988; performer Solstice Faculty Quintet, Washington State University, Pullman, since 1988. Board president Horizon Care Corporation, Spokane, since 1987. President Clergy for SocialResponsibility, Spokane, 1984-1985.

Achievements

• Barbara Ellen Novak has been listed as a notable Musician, theologian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member, chair Spokane Police Chaplain Board. Member American Federation Musicians, International Double Reed Society, North America Association for Diaconate, Cathedral and the Arts Association (board member), Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Skiing.

Connections

Married Terry Lee Novak, August 29, 1981. Children: Stephen Rogers, David Brian.

Father:

Noel Earl Hosea

Mother:

Margaret Louise (Yarbrough) Hosea

Spouse:

Terry Lee Novak

child:

Stephen Rogers Novak

child:

David Brian Novak