Background
Blasch, Betty Russell was born on May 20, 1934 in Virginia, United States. Daughter of Arthur Herbert Russell and Ella Sue Brewer.
Blasch, Betty Russell was born on May 20, 1934 in Virginia, United States. Daughter of Arthur Herbert Russell and Ella Sue Brewer.
Bachelor with honors in Education, Radford University, 1954. Master of Science in Education, Virginia Polytech. Institute and State University, 1961.
Doctor of Education, The University Virginia, 1972.
Choral director Auburn High School, Riner, Virginia, 1954—1955, Allegheny District High School, Shawsville, 1954—1959. Choral director, piano teacher Fries (Virginia) High School, 1958—1959. Teacher elementary school Oak Grove School, Roanoke, 1958—1960.
Music consultant Roanoke City Schools, 1960—1965. Music instructor Longwood University, Farmville, 1965—1967, University Richmond, 1980—1981. Principal, owner Blasch Piano Studio, 1980—2004.
Piano recitalist Eastern United States, since 1976. Musician St. Michael's Episcopalian Church, Richmond, 1978—1993. Director All County Chorus Chesterfield (Virginia) County Public Schools, 1969, 80.
Adjudicator local, state, national and international piano competitions and festivals, since 1954. Recitalist Tidewater Arts Outreach Commission, since 2004.
Volunteer American Cancer Society, Richmond, American Heart Associate. Volunteer piano instructor Woodville Elementary School, Richmond, 1999—2004. Volunteer music program Retired and Nursing Homes, since 1980.
Active Chrysler Museum, Norfolk. Member of Tidewater (Virginia) Music Teachers Forum, American Guild Organists, Richmond (Virginia) Music Teachers Association (vice president 1980-1981), Music Teachers National Association, Virginia Music Educator's Association, Music Educator's National Conference, Virginia Congress Parent-Teacher Association (honorary) (life), Mu Phi Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Gamma Mu.
Married Robert Edward Blasch, August 26, 1966. Children: Stephen Ross, Carolyn Theresa.