Budd Allen Udell

Background

Udell, Budd Allen was born on April 4, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Vor Loren and Bonnie K. Udell.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Indiana University, 1957. Master of Music, Indiana University, 1965. Mus D, University Cinn., 1972.

Career

Composer, arranger United States Navy Band, Washington, District of Columbia, 1958—1961. Director of bands West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1963—1970. Assistant dean University Cincinnati, Cincinnati, 1972—1974.

Executive director Music Teachers National Association, 1974—1977. Chairman University Florida, Music Department, Gainesville, Florida, 1977—1985. Music professor University Florida, 1985—2001.

Retired, 2001

Adjunct, clinician MusicFest Orlando, Orlando, Florida, since 1994. Music director, conductor Gainesville Civic Chorus, 1981—2004. With United States Navy, 1958-1961.

Achievements

• Budd Allen Udell has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair, public relations Gainesville Communications Minister, Gainesville, since 2004. Member of Florida State Music Teachers Association (president 1985-1987).

Interests

• Golf, fishing, woodworking.

Connections

Married Marlene Jean Doolittle, June 23, 1957. Children: Shelley, Sherri.

Father:

Vor Loren

Mother:

Bonnie K. Udell

Spouse:

Marlene Jean Doolittle

child:

Sherri Udell

child:

Shelley Udell