Background
Wise, Basil Fred was born on December 14, 1894 in Winfield, Iowa, United States. Son of George Morgan and Ora (Wilson) Wise.
Wise, Basil Fred was born on December 14, 1894 in Winfield, Iowa, United States. Son of George Morgan and Ora (Wilson) Wise.
Bachelor of Music, Parsons College, 1918. Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1920. Studies in Paris, 1928.
Doctor of Humane Letters, Eureka College, 1958.
Lecturer art, Roosevelt U., 1942-1947; director music, International Convention Disciples of Christ, 1934-1943; teacher voice, American Conservatory Music, Chicago dean faculities, American Conservatory Music, Chicago, from 1953. Director Music Festival of Faith, World Council Churches, 1954.
Member Chicago Singing Teachers Guild (president 1949-1952), Society of America Musicians (president 1949-1952), Hymm Society of America, American Society Aesthetics, American Musicology Society, NAt. Association Teachers Singing (president 1960-1961), Masons (32). Clubs: CLiff Dwellers (president 1954-1956), Quadrangle, University Chf., Arts.
Married Ione Mary Sirts, June 22, 1921.