Background
Markward, Edward Walter was born on September 8, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward J. and Phyllis E. Markward.
Markward, Edward Walter was born on September 8, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward J. and Phyllis E. Markward.
BME, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, 1966. MM, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, 1968. DMA, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1974.
Music professor Rhode Island College, Providence, since 1973. Associate conductor Providence Opera Theater, 1982—1986. Principal guest conductor Brooklyn Heights Orchestra, 1984—1993.
Conductor Opera Rhode Island, 1984—1990, music director, 1984—1990, Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra, since 1987, Bel Canto Opera Company, 1992—1998, conductor, 1992—1998, Festival Ballet Providence, since 2000. Principal guest pops conductor, Rhode Island Philharmonic, 1997—2003.
Member of League of America Orchestras, College Orchestra Directors Association, Rhode Island Choral Directors Association (president 1975-1979, First Outstanding Conductor award 1986), Conductors Guild.
Married Diana S. McVey, August 17, 1996. Children: Anthony A., Natalie E.