Background
He was born in Curling (later Corner Brook). His mother died when he was six and he was sent to Mount Cashel Orphanage.
He was born in Curling (later Corner Brook). His mother died when he was six and he was sent to Mount Cashel Orphanage.
He studied at summer schools at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, the George Little School of Music in Montreal and the Fred Waring School of Music in Pennsylvania.
As a young musician, Rumboldt met Charles Hutton. In 1931, Hutton offered him the job of assistant organist at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Saint John"son In 1936, he became organist and choirmaster at the cathedral.
From 1936 to 1952, he was director of music at Saint Bonaventure"s College, Holy Cross School in Saint John"s, Saint Patrick"s Hall and Mount Cashel School.
From 1952 to 1960, Rumboldt was a visiting lecturer on music at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He organized the Memorial University Glee Club which performed Newfoundland folk songs.
He also organized a group called the Glee Club which performed at a local television station. In 1960, he became a full-time lecturer on music at the university.
Rumboldt retired in 1980.
He lobbied for the creation of a department of music at the university. He died in Saint John"s at the age of 77. A music scholarship at Memorial University is awarded in his name.
From 1965 to 1968, Rumboldt was a member of the Canada Council.