Benjamin Kimble Rogers

Background

Rogers, Benjamin Kimble was born on June 5, 1949 in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. Son of James Thomas and Laura Nell (Colvin) Rogers.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Southern Methodist U., 1971; Master of Music, Southern Methodist U., 1974.

Career

Music instructor, Eastfield College, Mesquite, Texas, 1971-1972; music instructor, Richland College, Richardson, Texas, 1972-1975; head of guitar department, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, 1973-1975. Founder Ponderosa Poets, Ruston, since 1986, Ponderosa Pamphlet, Ruston, 1994. Co-founder New Millenium Composers' Forum, Ruston, 1994.

Music therapist Opportunity House, 1990, Second Beginnings, 1994.

Achievements

• Benjamin Kimble Rogers has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator, composer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Campaigner Democratic Party, Ruston, 1968-1996.

Connections

Married Virginia Ruth Robertson, December 29, 1973 (divorced December 1975).

Father:

James Thomas Rogers

Mother:

Laura Nell (Colvin) Rogers

Spouse:

Virginia Ruth Robertson