Background
Gaston, Everett Thayer was born on July 4, 1901 in Woodward, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Bentley Larn and Jennie Smith (Clyde) Gaston.
Gaston, Everett Thayer was born on July 4, 1901 in Woodward, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Bentley Larn and Jennie Smith (Clyde) Gaston.
Bachelor of Arts, Sterling College, 1923, B.M., 1935. Master of Arts, U. Kansas, 1938, Doctor of Philosophy, 1940. Postgraduate Bethany College, 1925, Colorado State College, 1935.
1 son, Lamont Waite. Teacher music public schools, 1923-1934. Assistant professor, music education U. Kansas, 1940-1943, associate professor, 1943-1945, professor, department chairman music education, 1945-1962, professor music education, director music therapy, 1962-1970, University professor, 1968-1970, first class music therapy, 1946, 1st graduate degree course, 1948. Lecturer music therapy, influence of music on behavior.
Consultant music therapy Topeka Victoria and Albert Hospital, 1948-1970, Topeka Eastern State Hospital, 1951, Menninger Clinic, 1953-1965, Osawatomie Saint Hospital, Parsons Saint Hospital and Training School.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Association Music Therapy (president 1952, research and education committees, liaison appointee American Medical Association, honorary life), American Psychological Association, Music Teachers National Association Music Educators National Conference, National Federation Music.
Married Ardis May Waite, August 11, 1924.
