Background
Oltman, C. Dwight was born on May 27, 1936 in Imperial, Nebraska, United States. Son of George L. and Lois Beryl (Wine) Oltman.
Oltman, C. Dwight was born on May 27, 1936 in Imperial, Nebraska, United States. Son of George L. and Lois Beryl (Wine) Oltman.
Bachelor of Science, McPherson College, 1958. Master of Music, Wichita State University, 1963. Postgraduate, University Cincinnati, 1970.
Student, Nadia Boulanger, Paris, 1960. Student, Pierre Monteux, 1963.
Assistant professor music, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, 1963-1967; professor of conducting, music director symphony orchestra and Bach Festival, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio., since 1970; music director, Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Cleveland, 1972-1992; laureate conductor, Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Cleveland, since 1992; music director, principal conductor, Cleveland Ballet, since 1976; music director, Cullowhee Music Festival, North Carolina, 1977-1979; guest conductor, Europe, Canada, United States of America.
Member American Symphony Orchestra League, Conductor's Guild.
Married Shirley Jean Studebaker, May 30, 1966. Children– Michelle Leigh, Nicole Alicia.