Frances Lee Risdon

Background

Risdon, Frances Lee was born on December 26, 1937 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Daughter of Harry Ernestine and Wilma Floy (Cox) Risdon.

Education

Student, West Texas State University, 1955. Bachelor of Music Education, Oklahoma City University, 1959. Postgraduate, Eastman School Music, 1960.

Master of Music, University Colorado, 1963.

Career

Musician various orchestras, 1953-1967. Instructor flute Center State University, Edmond, Oklahoma, 1960-1964. 1st flutist Spokane (Washington) Symphony, 1965-1990.

Instructor University Colo, Boulder, 1966. Associate professor Washington State University, Pullman, 1965-1990.

Achievements

• Frances Lee Risdon has been listed as a noteworthy flutist, music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Flute Association.

Interests

• Avocations: cooking, bicycling, cross-country skiing.

Connections

Married Lawrence Guy Boyd, March 31, 1964 (divorced September 1967).

Father:

Harry Ernestine Risdon

Mother:

Wilma Floy (Cox) Risdon

Spouse:

Lawrence Guy Boyd