Background
Farley, Charles Edward was born on July 21, 1933 in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. Son of Franklin Holt and Doris Estelle (Richter) Farley.
Farley, Charles Edward was born on July 21, 1933 in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. Son of Franklin Holt and Doris Estelle (Richter) Farley.
Bachelor of Music, Western Michigan University, 1955. Master of Arts, Western Michigan University, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1962.
Assistant professor music, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California, 1958-1959; instructor, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1959-1962; assistant professor, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1962-1967; associate professor, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1967-1976; professor, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1976-1977; R. W. Murphy professor, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, since 1977; department chairman, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, since 1977. Organist Center Congressional Church, Galesburg, 1959-1977, St. John's Methodist Church, Davenport, Iowa, 1977-1979, 1st Presbyterian Church, Galesburg, since 1979, IHM Catholic Church, Galesburg, since 1985.
President Galesburg Civic Music Society, 1964. Board directors Knox-Galesburg Symphony Society, since 1977. Member College Music Society, American Guild Organists (president Galesburg chapter 1968-1970, 88—).
Married Beverly Jean Poplett, September 23, 1966.