Gladys Crisler Elliot

Background

Elliot, Gladys Crisler was born on September 5, 1929 in Macon, Georgia, United States. Daughter of George Edwin and Celeste (Rhyne) Crisler.

Education

Bachelor of Music, North Texas State University, Denton, 1951.

Career

Oboist Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 1951—1964, Contemporary Chamber Players, University Chicago, 1964—1981, World's Greatest Newspaper Staff Orchestra, 1966—1969. Principal oboist Lyric Opera Chicago, since 1964, Chicago Grant Park Summer Symphony, since 1966, Orchestra Illinois, since 1979. Instructor DePaul University School Music, Chicago.

Achievements

• Gladys Crisler Elliot has been listed as a noteworthy oboist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of International Double Reed Society.

Connections

Married Willard Elliot, September 3, 1951 (divorced June 1976).

Father:

George Edwin Crisler

Mother:

Celeste (Rhyne) Crisler

Spouse:

Willard Elliot