Janice Elizabeth Wade

Background

Wade, Janice Elizabeth was born on May 20, 1937 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Lloyd Edward and Vivian Lois (Caskey) Richards.

Education

Bachelor in Music Education, Drake University, 1959. Master in Music Education, Drake University, 1960. DMA in Violin Performance, University Iowa, 1992.

Career

Private teacher music, freelance violinist, Des Moines, 1960-1987. Professor music Wartburg College, Waverly, since 1987, chair, music department. Principal 2d violin Des Moines Symphony, 1965—1987, chairman players committee, 1978—1985, member negotiating team, 1983—1987.

Teacher instrumental music Des Moines public schools, 1966—1976. Founder, music director, conductor Des Moines Community Orchestra, 1976—1987. Concertmaster Bijou Players, Des Moines, since 1980.

Director, conductor Wartburg Community Symphony, since 1987.

Achievements

• Janice Elizabeth Wade has been listed as a notable musician, educator, conductor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Planned Parenthood, Museum Panel Iowa Arts Council, 1989—1990. Member of American Association of University Professors, American Symphony Orchestra League, American String Teachers Association, Condrs'. Guild, Iowa String Teachers Association (past president).

Interests

• Sewing, jogging, home decorating, reading, woodworking.

Connections

Children: Kendall Anne, Craig Patrick.

Father:

Lloyd Edward Richards

Mother:

Vivian Lois (Caskey) Richards

child:

Kendall Anne Wade

child:

Craig Patrick Wade