Background
Brake, Edward Thomas was born on June 16, 1942 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Elbridge Thomas and Geraldine Frances (Gallagher) Brake.
Entertainer college administrator
Brake, Edward Thomas was born on June 16, 1942 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Elbridge Thomas and Geraldine Frances (Gallagher) Brake.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Diploma in Voice, Southwest Missouri State University, 1964. Studies with Marjorie Lawrence, 1966. Master of Science in Education, Southern Illinois University, 1966.
Dean students, Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, 1966-1970; director finance aid., Trenton (New Jersey) State College, 1970-1976; dean admissions, Philadelphia College Performing Arts, 1976-1986; executive director enrollment and admissions, North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, since 1986. Actor/singer Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, Missoury, 1964-1968.
Judge Mississippi Maryland. Pageant, 1978, Philadelphia pageants, 1976-1983, various others. Vice president, board directors Philadelphia Boys Choir, life member.
Member Singing City Choir, Philadelphia, 1972-1979, Piedmont Chamber Singers, Winston-Salem, North Carolina,1986-1990, board directors 1988-1990.