Background
Rolland, Clara was born on April 20, 1916 in Budapest, Hungary. Arrived in the United States, 1939. Daughter of Alexander and Katalin (Stein) Szekely.
Rolland, Clara was born on April 20, 1916 in Budapest, Hungary. Arrived in the United States, 1939. Daughter of Alexander and Katalin (Stein) Szekely.
Graduate, Royal Franz Liszt Academy Music, 1939. Graduate, Cleveland Institute Music, 1941. Diploma (honorary), Franz Liszt Academy Music, 1990.
Founder, instructor preparatory department piano, theory and ear training Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa, 1941—1945. Private studio Urbana, Illinois, 1946—1973. Founder, teacher fun with music class Fine Arts Center, Clinton, 1966—1970.
Co-director Music Division National Academy Arts, 1973—1979. Judge Three Rivers Piano Competition, St. Louis, 1978. Lecturer in field.
Member of Music Teacher National Association (Baldwin Junior Achievement award 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, Mason & Hamlin Teacher Achievement award 1974, High School Auditions winner 1974), American String Teacher Association (life), Mu Phi Epsilon (president Mu Alpha chapter 1961).
Married Paul Rolland, December 24, 1940 (deceased November 9, 1978). Children: Peter Thomas, John Paul.