Background
Kirk, Edgar Lee was born on May 28, 1923 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arthur Lee and Bertha May (Berthel) Kirk.
Kirk, Edgar Lee was born on May 28, 1923 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arthur Lee and Bertha May (Berthel) Kirk.
Bachelor of Music, Eastman School Music, University Rochester, 1947. Master of Music, Eastman School Music, University Rochester, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Eastman School Music, University Rochester, 1957.
Member of faculty, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1948-1989, now emeritus; professor bassoon, chairman applied music, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1973-1989; chairman graduate studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1978-1987; director admissions department music, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1982; associate chairman, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1987-1988; professor bassoon, Eastman School Music, U. Rochester, summers, 1954-1965; instructor bassoon, Interlochen Arts Academy, 1975-1979.
With United States Army, 1943-1946. Member International Double Reed Society (president 1973-1974).
Married Ellen Calhoun Gray, June 18, 1947. Children: Arthur Lee, Douglas Gray.