Edward Allen Pierce

Background

Pierce, Edward Allen was born on June 26, 1947 in Fulton, New York, United States. Son of Allen Edward and Lois M. (Hessler) Pierce.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Houghton (New York) College, 1969; MM, Eastman School Music, Rochester, New York, 1971; DMA, Eastman School Music, 1975.

Career

Professor music, fine arts chairman, Oral Roberts U., Tulsa, since 1973; professor, chair music department, Oral Roberts U., Tulsa assistant music director, First United Methodist Church, Tulsa, since 1975. Adjudicator San Francisco Opera Regional Merola Auditions, Tulsa, 1977-1978, Metropolitan Opera District Auditions, Tulsa, 1985-1996, National Federation Christian Schools, Tulsa, since 1982, Oklahoma Jazz/Showchoir Contests, Weatherford, Oklahoma, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1985-1996. Conductor American Choral Dirs.

National Convention, 1987, others.

Achievements

• Edward Allen Pierce has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator, soloist, conductor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Teachers Singing, American Choral Dirs. Association, National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences, Oklahoma Music Adjudicators Association, Music Educators National Conference, Tulsa Bach Chorale (trustee 1989-1991).

Interests

• Avocation: physical fitness.

Connections

Married Sandra Lawrence, June 7,1970. Children: Laura Kirsten, Ethan Lawrence, Jonathan Edward.

Father:

Allen Edward Pierce

Mother:

Lois M. (Hessler) Pierce

Spouse:

Sandra Lawrence

child:

Jonathan Edward Pierce

child:

Laura Kirsten Pierce

child:

Ethan Lawrence Pierce