Background
Pearson, Donald Melvin was born on March 29, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gustav Class and Edith (Ohlson) Pearson.
Pearson, Donald Melvin was born on March 29, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gustav Class and Edith (Ohlson) Pearson.
Student, University Denver, 1936. Bachelor of Music with distinction, Eastman School Music, 1939. Master of Music, Eastman School Music, 1941.
Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1956.
Teaching fellow, U. Rochester, 1939-1942; member of faculty, Vassar College, 1946-1982; professor music, Vassar College, 1961-1982; department chairman, Vassar College, 1958-1961; college organist, Vassar College, since 1952; director college choir, Vassar College, 1952-1970. Organ consultant, since 1954. Conductor Southern Dutchess Singers, 1953-1955.
Music director Danforth Foundation Associates National Conferences, 1956-1968. Active local Community Chest campaigns. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Member American Guild Organists (dean Central Hudson Valley chapter 1967-1968), American Musicological Society, College Music Society, American Association of University Professors, American Choral Foundation.
Married Kathleen Marie Funk, September 2, 1941. Children– Randall Funk, Stephen Funk, Timothy Funk.