Background
Olson, Gordon W. was born on September 18, 1936 in Brantford, North Dakota, United States. Son of Lloyd A. and Alice I. (Black) Olson.
Olson, Gordon W. was born on September 18, 1936 in Brantford, North Dakota, United States. Son of Lloyd A. and Alice I. (Black) Olson.
Bachelor, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, 1958; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1972.
Director music, University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, 1968-1972; editor of music, Augsburg Public House, Minneapolis, 1972-1977; director music, Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 1972-1987; executive director, National Lutheran Choir, Minneapolis, 1987-1989; professor, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, since 1989. Music specialist S.E. synod American Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, 1980-1987.
Active administration committee Golden Valley Bicentennial Committee, 1975-1976. Coordinator Music Arts of Golden Valley, 1980-1988. Member development board Villa Maria Center, Frontenac, Minnesota, since 1988.
Member American Choral Directors Association (religion coordinator Minnesota chapter 1982-1988), American Guild English Handbell Ringers, Lutheran Musicians Association (charter member).
Married Mary L. Swenson, June 6, 1959. Children: Laurie B., Linda M., Diane R., Erik G.