Background
Hardy, Gordon Alfred was born on August 18, 1918 in Hudson, Indiana, United States. Son of Carl Alfred and Gayle (Pike) Hardy.
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Hardy, Gordon Alfred was born on August 18, 1918 in Hudson, Indiana, United States. Son of Carl Alfred and Gayle (Pike) Hardy.
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, University of Michigan, 1941; Master of Music, University of Michigan, 1946; Bachelor of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1952.
Teaching fellow, Juilliard School Music, 1952-1953; teaching assistant, Juilliard School Music, 1953-1954; member of faculty literature and materials of music department, Juilliard School Music, since 1954; associate dean, Juilliard School Music, 1963-1969; dean students, Juilliard School Music, 1970-1976; dean, Aspen (Colorado) Music School, 1963-1966; executive vice president, Aspen (Colorado) Music School, 1966-1975; president, Aspen (Colorado) Music School, 1976-1989; president emeritus, Aspen (Colorado) Music School, since 1990.
Board of directors Juilliard Repertory Project, 1968, Juilliard Institute Special Studies, 1969. Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Theta Chi.
Married Lillian Studebaker, May 19, 1945. Children— John Studebaker, Christopher Bartlett, Susan, JeffreyPike.