Background
Appleton, Clyde Robert was born on November 21, 1928 in Climax Springs, Missouri, United States. Son of Clyde and Cleo G. (Hurst) Appleton.
Appleton, Clyde Robert was born on November 21, 1928 in Climax Springs, Missouri, United States. Son of Clyde and Cleo G. (Hurst) Appleton.
Bachelor, Park College, 1954. Master of Music Education, University Arizona, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1971.
Teacher music, public schools, Missouri, Arizona, Iowa.
assistant professor music, Shaw U., Raleigh, North Carolina, 1962-1966;
assistant professor music, Western Carolina U., Cullowhee, North Carolina, 1966-1970;
visiting and assistant professor education, New York University, New York City, summer 1967;
program coordinator, Kittrell (North Carolina) College, 1971-1973;
assistant professor music, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1973-1978;
associate professor creative arts, U. North Carolina, Charlotte, 1978-1990;
associate professor music emeritus, U. North Carolina, Charlotte, since 1990. Contributor articles to Sing Out, Jazz Educator, New York University Education Quarterly, The Black Perspective in Music, The Churchman. Public songs in Sing Out, The Great Rounds Song Book.
Recitalist, lecturer numerous organizations.
Served to corporal United States Army, 1950-1952. Member Music Educators National Conference, Kappa Kappa Psi, Kappa Delta Pi (Outstanding Teacher award 1975, 76, 77, 78).
