Background
Jorgenson, James Richard was born on January 15, 1926 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Roy Melvin and Eva Cornelia (Furseth) Jorgenson.
Jorgenson, James Richard was born on January 15, 1926 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Roy Melvin and Eva Cornelia (Furseth) Jorgenson.
Bachelor of Music, University of Wisconsin, 1949; Master in Music Education, North Texas State University, 1952; postgraduate, North Texas State University, 1965.
Professional trombonist for, Henry Busse, Jimmy Joy, Ace Brigode, Eddie Stone, throughout United States, 1943-1945;
music director, Wharton (Texas) Junior College, 1952-1954;
instrumental specialist, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1954-1957;
director of bands, University Redlands, California, 1957-1989;
director of bands, University Utah, Salt Lake City, 1990-1991;
director Gordon Symphony Orchestra, Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts, since 1991. Board directors Rockport Chamber Music Festival. Conductor American Youth in Concert European Tours, 1970-1985, National Band Chorus United States of America, 1987, Redlands (California) Symphony Orchestra, 1977-1982.
Clinical adjudicator Six Flags MusicFestivals. Consultant Alaska Fine Arts Camp, Sitka, Alaska. Music director 1st Presbyterian Church, Redlands, 1957-1988.
Member College Band Directors National Association (president 1966-1968, A.A. Harding award 1969), American Bandmasters Association.
Married Lorraine Ramsey, June 18, 1950. Children: Susan, John, David.