Background
Yessin, Gerson was born on January 25, 1929 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David and Ada Yessin.
Yessin, Gerson was born on January 25, 1929 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David and Ada Yessin.
Bachelor of Science, Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1950—1953. Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1954—1955. Doctor of Music, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1963—1965.
Music department founding chair and professor Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, 1958—1971. Music department founding chair and professor, 1971-1998, University of North Florida. Instructor Rollins College, Winter Pk, 1955—1958.
Director Steinway School of Piano, Jacksonville, since 2003. President Florida State Music Teachers Association, 1960—1962.
Board member Jacksonville Symphony, Florida, 1964—1970, Jacksonville Art Museum, Florida School Arts. Member of Music Teachers National Association.
Married Anne B. Baker, December 18, 1971. Children: Thomas Edwin Ewart, Nancy Anne Shockey, Richard Lee Ewart, Gary Richard.