Background
Childs, Gordon Bliss was born on October 22, 1927 in Springville, Utah, United States. Son of Bliss G. and Eleanor (Prows) Childs.
Childs, Gordon Bliss was born on October 22, 1927 in Springville, Utah, United States. Son of Bliss G. and Eleanor (Prows) Childs.
Bachelor, Brigham Young University, 1950. Master of Arts, Brigham Young University, 1952. Doctor of Education, University Montana, 1976.
Supervisor strings, Pocatello Public Schools, Idaho., 1952-1956;
assistant professor music, U. Montana, Missoula, 1956-1960;
professor, department head, Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado, 1960-1981;
professor music, U. Wyoming, Laramie, 1981-1993;
retired, U. Wyoming, Laramie, since 1993. Violist Idaho State String Quartet, Pocatello, 1954-1956. 2d violinist Montana String Quartet, Missoula, 1956-1960.
Conductor Helena Symphony, Montana, 1958-1960, San Luis Valley Symphony, Alamosa, 1960-1981, Fremont County Chamber Orchestra, Lander, Wyoming, 1986.
Member Colorado String Teachers (named Outstanding Artist, Teacher 1985. President 1965-1969, editor magazine 1974-1981), Wyoming String Teachers (president 1984-1986), Wyoming Music Teachers (orchestra president 1991-1992), Viola d'Amore Society, Music Educators National Association.
Married Elaine Finlayson, March 1, 1951. Children: Larry G., Leslie E.