Background
Benjamin, Gerald Roger was born on July 13, 1939 in Westover, New York, United States. Son of Roger Mead and Katherine Orabell (Helms) Benjamin.
Benjamin, Gerald Roger was born on July 13, 1939 in Westover, New York, United States. Son of Roger Mead and Katherine Orabell (Helms) Benjamin.
Bachelor, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1961. Master of Music, Indiana University, 1963. Postgraduate, Indiana University, 1968.
Assistant professor music, Trinity U., San Antonio, 1968-1976; associate professor music, Trinity U., San Antonio, since 1976; chairman Latin American studies, Trinity U., San Antonio, since 1988. Regional director Carnegie Hall/Jeunesses Musicales (Youth in Music) United States of America, 1976-1981. National director Jeunesses Musicales United States of America, since 1981.
Consultant Music of Americas, San Antonio, San Antonio Performing Arts, since 1988. Member American Musicological Society, College Museum Society, Latin America Studies Association, Southwest Council Latin America Studies, Festival Calderón (distinguished scholar 1981), Phi Mu Alpha (Orpheus award 1977).
Married Caroline Louise Pitcher, August 1, 1984. Children: Peter, Michael.