David W. Rushton

Background

Rushton, David W. was born on May 7, 1945 in Hamilton, Ontario. Son of William Thomas and Lillian Rose (Saunders) Rushton.

Education

Bachelor of Music, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, 1971; Master of Music, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1980; ARCT, Royal Conservatory Music, Toronto, 1972; Doctor of Education, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1994.

Career

Music professor, Trinity Western U., Langley, B.C., since 1973; conductor, music director, Fraser Valley Symphony, Abbotsford, B.C., since 1988. Church musician, accompanist various groups, individuals, Hamilton, 1962-1967, Montreal, 1967-1971, Edmonton, 1971-1973, Fraser Valley, since 1973.

Achievements

• David W. Rushton has been listed as a notable Music educator, conductor, musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman board Center Valley Academy Music, Abbotsford, 1987-1988. Member Canada Music Educators Association.

Connections

Married Eleanor Doreen Gibson, May 8, 1971. Children: Derek, Erin, Philip.

Father:

William Thomas Rushton

Mother:

Lillian Rose (Saunders) Rushton

Spouse:

Eleanor Doreen Gibson

child:

Philip Rushton

child:

Erin Rushton

child:

Derek Rushton