James Husst Hall

Background

Hall, James Husst was born on February 3, 1890 in Cohoes, New York, United States. Son of James Marvin and Mary (Husst) Hall.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin College, 1914, Bachelor of Music, 1915, Master of Arts, 1922. Student Schola Cantorum, Paris, 1926-1927. In Edinburgh and Paris, 1937-1938.

Career

1 son, James Truman (died 1943). Successively instructor, assistant professor pianoforte and history of music College of Wooster (Ohio), 1915-1921. Assistant professor of history and criticism of music Oberlin College, 1922-1927, professor, 1927-1955, emeritus, from 1955, visiting lecturer Richmond U. Area Center (John Hay Whitney Foundation), 1956.

Organist-director Calvary Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, 1921-1927.

Plymouth Church, Shaker Hts., 1930-1935, and other churches. Director 1st Church (Congress), Oberlin, 1939-1940, organist, 1943-1947, from 56.

Achievements

• James Husst Hall has been listed as a noteworthy music educator. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve Force, 1919. Member Pi Kappa Lambda.

Connections

Married Florence Belle Jenney, June 28, 1919.

Father:

James Marvin Hall

Mother:

Mary (Husst) Hall

Spouse:

Florence Belle Jenney