Background
Humphreville, James Edwin was born on September 25, 1930 in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Son of George Dewey and Elizabeth (Caple) Humphreville.
Humphreville, James Edwin was born on September 25, 1930 in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Son of George Dewey and Elizabeth (Caple) Humphreville.
Bachelor of Music, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1952. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1961. Professional diploma, University Connecticut, 1969.
Teacher Danbury (Connecticut) High School, 1957-1961, director choirs, 1961-1975. Supervisor music Danbury Public Schools, 1975-1990. Member affiliate faculty music Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, 1960-1970.
Conductor Danbury Concert Chorus, 1967-1985. Music director- conductor Danbury Symphony Orchestra, 1977-2000, music director and conductor emeritus, since 2000. Conductor Connecticut Opera Alliance, Redding, 1994-1997.
Board directors Danbury Concert Association, 1967-1980. Member music education advisory committee Connecticut State Board Education, Hartford, 1973-1976.
With United States Army, 1952-1955. Member American Federation Musicians, Connecticut Music Educator Association (president 1971-1973), Danbury Musicians Association (Vice-President 1991-1997), Music Educator National Conference (east division board 1971-1973), Masons, Lions Club.
Married Ada May Schleig, August 31, 1952. Children: Kim Elizabeth, Scott Douglas.