Clifton Eric Swanson

Background

Swanson, Clifton Eric was born on May 21, 1941 in New York City. Son of Clifton Elroy and Pauline Swanson.

Education

Bachelor in Music, Pomona College, Claremont, California, 1963. Master of Music, University Texas, Austin, 1965.

Career

Music director San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival, San Luis Obispo, California, since 1971, San Luis Obispo Symphony, San Luis Obispo, 1971—1983. Chairman music department California Polytechnic State University, since 1983.

Achievements

• Clifton Eric Swanson has been listed as a noteworthy music educator, orchestra conductor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of International Society of Bassists, Association California Symphony Orchestras (treasurer 1975-1976).

Interests

• Photography, woodworking, recording technology, travel.

Connections

Married Lucy Jane Thompson. Children: Erika Jane Norris, Christopher Paul.

Father:

Clifton Elroy

Mother:

Pauline Swanson

Spouse:

Lucy Jane Thompson

child:

Christopher Paul Swanson

child:

Erika Jane Norris Swanson