Background
Parkinson, Del R. was born on August 6, 1948 in Blackfoot, Idaho, United States. Son of Douglas R. and Jane (Peck) Parkinson.
Parkinson, Del R. was born on August 6, 1948 in Blackfoot, Idaho, United States. Son of Douglas R. and Jane (Peck) Parkinson.
Bachelor of Music, Indiana U., 1971; Master of Music, Indiana U., 1972; Doctor of Music, Indiana U., 1975; diploma, Juilliard School, New York City, 1977.
Assistant professor, Furman U., Greenville, South Carolina., 1975-1976;
associate professor, Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho., 1977-1985;
professor, Boise (Idaho) State University, since 1985. Teacher, performer Dixie Festival of the Performing Arts, St. George, Utah, 1986-1991. Performer Hsu & Parkinson duo pianists, 1986-1993, American Piano Quartet, 1989-1995.
Pianist Boise Philharmonic, since 1988. Faculty College Southern Idaho Summer Fest, since 1995.
Member Music Teachers National Association (master, state chairman), National Guild Piano Teachers (adjudicator), American Liszt Society (journal contributor).
Married Glenna M. Christensen, August 6, 1986.