Background
Croft, James Edwin was born on September 15, 1929 in Vinton, Iowa, United States. Son of Hugh Johnson and Marion Josephine (Hart) Croft.
Croft, James Edwin was born on September 15, 1929 in Vinton, Iowa, United States. Son of Hugh Johnson and Marion Josephine (Hart) Croft.
Bachelor of Music, Cornell College, 1951. Master of Arts, Northern Iowa University, 1955. Doctor of Music, University Oklahoma, 1970.
Music teacher Public School System, Traer, Iowa, 1951-1954. Director band and orchestra Area Schools, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 1954-1972. Assistant, associate professor University São Paolo.Fla., Tampa, Florida, 1972-1980.
Professor Florida State University, Tallahassee, since 1980. Guest conductor, guest lecturer in field. Consultant editor The Instrumentalist, Northfield, Illinois, since 1988.
Board directors Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, since 1987, World Association Symphonic Band Ens. Member American Bandmasters Association, National Band Association (president 1990, vice president 1988), College Band Directors National Association (vice president 1993, president 1995).
Married Diana Jean Pringle, November 25, 1950. Children: Timothy Frederic, Nancy Elizabeth.