Background
Bittrich, Gustav was born on July 1, 1937 in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. Son of Gustav and Margaret Ena (Otway) Bittrich.
Bittrich, Gustav was born on July 1, 1937 in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. Son of Gustav and Margaret Ena (Otway) Bittrich.
Student, Oberlin College, 1955-1959.
Organist, master of the choristers, Christ Church, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1960-1964;
director music, St. James' Episcopal Church, Bradley Beach, New Jersey, 1966-1968;
director music, St. George's Episcopal Church, Maplewood, New Jersey, 1969-1981;
director music, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Gladstone, New Jersey, 1981-1985;
director music, Bedminster Reformed Church, Bedminster, New Jersey, 1985-1993;
organist, Community of St. John Baptist, Mendham, New Jersey, since 1983. Co-director music Diocese Newark 100th Anniversary, 1974, Consecration ofBishop Coadjutor New Jersey, 1976. Treasurer Music Commission Diocese New Jersey, 1982-1995.
Organ recitalist many local churches. Private piano and organ teacher, since 1960. Administrative assistant to vice president Spa Health Cons., Cranford, New Jersey, 1986-1988.
Judge Opera at Florham Vocal Competition, 1992. Treasurer AAM Princeton Conference, 1993.
Member, photographer Washington Crossing Foundation. Co-owner St. David's Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Puppy raiser/trainer The Seeing Eye, 1982-1986.
Co-owner St. Davids's Needlepoint. Director, designer Episcopal Churchwomen All Saints' Chapel Needlepoint Project, 1976. Designer St. George's Church Diamond Anniversary Needlepoint Project, 1979.
Member liturgical commission Episcopal Diocese Newark, 1972-1977, secretary, 1973-1977, member centennial steering committee, 1974, member Fellowship Church Musicians, 1975-1980. Member Organ History Society, Hymn Society of America, Association Anglican Musicians, Associated Parishes, Royal College Organists, Royal School Church Music, Hymn Society of America, Association Diocesan Liturgical and Music Communications, American Guild Organists (Metropolitan New Jersey chapter executive committee 1969-1972, publicity chairman for 1975 regional convention, chairman professional standards committee 1978-1981, secretary 1979-1982), Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club American (charter Garden State chapter).
Married Mary Elizabeth Emery, December 28, 1964.