Background
Karson, Burton Lewis was born on November 10, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Harry L. and Cecilia Karson.
Karson, Burton Lewis was born on November 10, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Harry L. and Cecilia Karson.
Bachelor of Arts, University Southern California, 1956; Master of Arts, University Southern California, 1959; D.M.A., University of Southern California, 1964.
Instructor music, University College Instructor music, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1958-1959; university chapel organist, University of Southern California, 1960-1961; instructor music, Glendale (California) College, 1960-1965; assistant professor music, California State University, Fullerton, 1965-1969; associate professor, California State University, 1969-1974; professor, California State University, 1974-1997; professor emeritus, California State University, since 1997; writer, critic, Los Angeles Times, 1966-1971.
Musician, choirmaster St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa, California, 1974—1982, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopalian Church, Corona del Mar, 1982—2000, organist-choirmaster emeritus, since 2000. Choral conductor Lutheran Chorale Los Angeles, 1979—1983. Member American Musicol.
Society, American Guild Organists, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (province governor 1976-1981, chair national committee), Pi Kappa Lambda (founder Cal State Fullerton Chapter), Orange County Performing Arts Center (board directors Founders Plus), Philharmonic Society Orange County (board directors).