Background
Allen, Ivy Martell was born on June 8, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Ivy Elmore and Eunice (Burns) Allen.
Allen, Ivy Martell was born on June 8, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Ivy Elmore and Eunice (Burns) Allen.
Bachelor of Science, Memphis State University, 1954. Master of Science, Indiana University, 1958. Master of Music, St. Louis Institute Music, 1973.
Director music, Parma (Missouri) Public Schools, 1954-1960; orchestra director, University Missouri H.S., 1960-1961; orchestra director, Ferguson-Florissant (Missouri) School District, 1961-1995; orchestra director, professor applied instrumental music, St. Louis Community College of Florissant Valley, St. Louis, since 1970. Professional cellist University City Symphony Orchestra, since 1975. Conductor FlorissantValley Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis, since 1970.
Member American Federation Musicians, Gateway Festival Orchestra of St. Louis (professional cellist since 1968, treasurer 1984-1993, president 1993-2008).
Married Jocleta Dalton. Children: Anna, Christopher, Susan.