Background
Wagner, Barbara Lee was born on February 5, 1937 in Lockport, New York, United States. Daughter of Richard Lee and Flora May McCarthy.
Wagner, Barbara Lee was born on February 5, 1937 in Lockport, New York, United States. Daughter of Richard Lee and Flora May McCarthy.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1958. Studied with Raymond Harvey, Buffalo, 1988—1995. Studied with Karl Richter, Munich Conservatory, 1974.
Conductor Orchard Park Chorale, New York, 1975—1979. Director vocal activities Nichols Middle School, Buffalo, 1977—1997, Nichols Upper School, Buffalo, 1997—2001, Buffalo Seminary, 2001—2003. Artistic director Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus, since 2001.
Music director Peace Odyssey Concert Choir, 1989. Guest conductor City of Good Neighbors Chorale, 1992. Conductor Freudig Singers, 1998.
Choir Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Moderator Uniterian Universalist Musicians Network.
Minister music Unitarian Universalist Church, Buffalo, since 1963. Music director Temple Beth American Choir, Williamsville, 1964—1978, Unitarian Universalist General Assembly Choir, 1986, 1992. Member of Wednesday Morning Musicale, Erie County Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, American Guild Organists (sub-dean Buffalo chapter), Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network (chair new hymns supplemental task force 2003, former vice president, former executive board, program chair, elected moderator 2008), Chromatic Club (former board directors).
Married William George Wagner, June 15, 1957 (deceased April 17, 2003). Children: Molly, Carrie Martin.