Background
Ernest, David John was born on May 16, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Rudolph James and Sylvia Rose (Travnicek) Ernest.
Ernest, David John was born on May 16, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Rudolph James and Sylvia Rose (Travnicek) Ernest.
Diploma, Wright Junior College, Chicago, 1949. Bachelor in Museum Education, Chicago Museum College, 1951. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1956.
Doctor of Education, University Colorado, 1961.
Teacher music Illinois Public Schools, 1955-1956. Instructor in oboe and woodwinds, double reed specialist University Colorado, 1956-1958, 59-61. Chairman fine and applied arts division Glenville State College, West Virginia, 1961-1963.
From professor music and music education to department chairman St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, 1969-1979. Professor emeritus, 1996. Consultant Houghton Mifflin Company, 1973-1974, Brown Public, 1987, 88.
Teacher British Studies program, Alnwick, England 1985, 92.
Member music committee St. Cloud Fine Arts Council, 1976-1980. Clinician mid-winter clinic Minnesota Music Educators Association, 1977, 79. Member governor board St. Cloud Civic Orchestra, 1977-1983, 1986-1991, also chairman, 1981-1982.
Active North Center Accreditation Review committee on Quality of Contributions to Outside Communities, 1985-1986. Served with United States Army, 1951-1954. Member Galpin Society, World Future Society, American Educational Research Association, National Council on Measurement in Education, International Society Harpsichord Builders, National Association College Wind and Percussion Instructors, Minnesota College and University Council Music (president 1972-1974), Minnesota Alliance for Arts in Education, International Double-Reed Society, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Delta Kappa (vice president 1974-1975, president 1975-1976), Phi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Prudence Ellene Michael, March 30, 1929. Children: David, Stephen, Bryan, Christopher.