Background
Lillya, Clifford Peter was born on January 20, 1910 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Henning and Anna Wilhelmina (Lindstrum) Lillya.
Lillya, Clifford Peter was born on January 20, 1910 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Henning and Anna Wilhelmina (Lindstrum) Lillya.
Bachelor of Music, VanderCook College Music, 1931. Master of Music, Northwestern University, 1944. Doctor of Music (honorary), VanderCook College Music, 1990.
Instrumental music teacher, Chicago Public Schools, 1931-1947; faculty, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1947-1980; professor music (trumpet), University of Michigan, 1947-1980; chairman wind and percussion Department, University Michigan, 1970-1980; Earl V. Moore professor music (trumpet), University of Michigan, 1974-1980; Earl V. Moore professor emeritus, University of Michigan, since 1980. Professor trumpet U. Kansas, summer 1936. Instructor trumpet University of Michigan, summers1937-1940, National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan, summers 1945-1950.
(Book by Clifford Lillya)
Member International Trumpet Guild (director 1977-1981, vice president 1975-1977), Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Helen Tait Keltie, December 27, 1931. Children: Clifford Peter, Sarah Annual.