Background
Rathbun, James Ronald was born on March 25, 1934 in Ozark, Missouri, United States. Son of James Wayne and Dorothy Marie (Porter) Rathbun.
conductor music educator pianist
Rathbun, James Ronald was born on March 25, 1934 in Ozark, Missouri, United States. Son of James Wayne and Dorothy Marie (Porter) Rathbun.
Bachelor of Science in Education, diploma in piano, Southwest Missouri State University, 1956. Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Indiana University, 1957. Doctor of Museum Arts, University Iowa, 1976.
Music director Lockwood (Missouri) High School, 1957-1959, Sullivan (Missouri) High School, 1959-1963. Assistant professor Abilene Christian University, Texas, 1963-1964, professor, 1972—1999, professor emeritus, since 1972. Assistant professor Angelo State University, San Angelo, 1964-1966.
Graduate assistant University Iowa, Iowa City, 1966-1968, 70-72. Assistant professor Concord College, Athens, West Virginia, 1968-1970. Director, founder Abilene Chamber Players, 1984-1990.
Adjudicator, Texas, 1980-1997.
Music director Abilene Opera Association, 1984, 88. Member Music Teachers National Association, Texas Music Teachers Association, Abilene Music Teachers Association, Museum Abilene (charter), Abilene Opera Association (board directors 1989-1992).
Married Sharon Kay Short, June 10, 1956. Children: Rose Marie, Jeffrey James.