Background
Wilson, Harry Robert was born on May 18, 1901 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Frank Robert and Sarah (Gatschet) Wilson.
Wilson, Harry Robert was born on May 18, 1901 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Frank Robert and Sarah (Gatschet) Wilson.
Bachelor of Science, Manhattan (Kansas) State College, 1926. Master of Arts, Columbia, 1932, Doctor of Education, 1937. Fellowships composition, 1930-1932, and conducting, 1934-1937, Juilliard Graduate School Music.
1 son, Robert Dean. Professional singer, conductor, Wichita, Kansas, 1921-1926. Director music public schools, Eureka, Kansas, 1926-1929, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, 1932-1934. In charge music activities New College, Columbia, 1934-1939, professor music education, in charge vocal and choral activities Teachers College, 1939-1958, head of music and music education department, 1958-1966.
Guest lecturer music education. Guest conductor choral festivals.
Member Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Association Teachers Singing, National Association Composers and Condrs., American Society Composers.
Married Nadine Cox, June 2, 1932.