Background
Norris, Herbert Thomas was born on May 22, 1904 in New York City. Son of Thomas and Catherine (Froh) Norris.
Norris, Herbert Thomas was born on May 22, 1904 in New York City. Son of Thomas and Catherine (Froh) Norris.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, 1926, Master of Arts, 1930. Graduate study, Teachers College, 1949-1950.
Vocal instructor, Coatesville, Pennsylvania, 1926-1927. Director of music Kent (Connecticut) School for Boys, 1927-1931. Instructor, Teachers College, Columbia, 1928-1931.
Director of music, Tennessee State College, Johnson City, 1931-1935.
Choral director and assistant professor of music education, State College of Washington, Pullman, 1935-1944, head department since 1937, professor of music education since 1944.
Member Music Educators National Conference, Delta Chi, Phi Mu Alpha, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Ruth Church, January 1, 1930. Children: Herbert Thomas, Donald Geoffrey.