Ben Richard King

Background

King, Ben Richard was born on December 14, 1949 in Lockney, Texas, United States. Son of Herman Renick and Margaret Lorene (Workman) King.

Education

Student, Lubbock Christian College, 1970. Bachelor of Music, Texas Tech University, 1973. Master of Music, Texas Tech University, 1974.

Doctor of Museum Arts, Eastman School Music, 1985.

Career

Teaching assistant music department, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1973-1974; music coordinator, soloist The Horizons, Gospel Team Unlimited, Houston, 1974-1975; voice teacher, Houston, 1975-1976; voice instructor, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana, 1976-1980; associate professor school music, Houghton (New York) College, since 1980; director school music, Houghton (New York) College, 1986-1991. Instructor Houston Community College, 1975-1976.

Achievements

• Ben Richard King has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Teachers of Singing, New York State Association College Music Programs (secretary-treasurer since 1991), College Music Society, Pi Kappa Lambda (president Zeta Omicron chapter since 1986).

Interests

• Avocations: raquetball, bicycling, home remodeling, woodwork.

Connections

Married Vicki Annette McCormick, March 23, 1974. Children: Brian Robert, Barry Thomas, David William.

Father:

Herman Renick King

Mother:

Margaret Lorene (Workman) King

Spouse:

Vicki Annette McCormick

child:

Brian Robert King

child:

Barry Thomas King

child:

David William King