Background
Bratt, C. Griffith was born on November 21, 1914 in Baltimore. Son of George Augustus and Emilie Holtzman (Gettier) Bratt.
Bratt, C. Griffith was born on November 21, 1914 in Baltimore. Son of George Augustus and Emilie Holtzman (Gettier) Bratt.
Certified, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, 1936, artist"s diploma in organ, 1939, Master of Music, 1943. Doctor of Music (honorary), Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa, Idaho, 1970. Certified harmony teacher Organist, choirmaster Saint John"s and Grace Lutheran churches, Baltimore, 1935-1943.
Minister of music Luther Place Memorial Church, Washington, 1943-1944, 46.
Professor music Boise State University, Idaho, 1946-1976, department chairman,1946-1970, composer-in-residence, 1953-1976. Organist, choirmaster Saint Michael"s Episcopalian Cathedral, Boise, 1946.
Recitalist.
Organist and choirmaster St. John's and Grace Lutheran churches, Baltimore, 1935—1943. Minister of music Luther Place Memorial Church, Washington, 1943—1944, 1946. Professor music Boise State University, Idaho, 1946—1976.
Organist and choirmaster St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral, since 1946. Chairman music department Boise State University, 1946—1970, composer-in-residence, 1953—1976. Composer 4 operas, 2 symphonies, choral, piano, vocal solos including 3 song cycles, organ, chamber and orchestral works.
Recitalist; With United States Navy, 1944-1945.
Member of National Federation Music Clubs, American Guild Organists (associate. Chapter dean 1947-1952, Les Boise chapter citation 1968).
Married Mary East. Wallis, September 8, 1937. Children: Barbara, J. Wallis, Gary G., C. Stephan.