Background
Luedders, Jerry Duane was born on June 27, 1943 in Sturgis, Michigan, United States.
academic administrator music educator
Luedders, Jerry Duane was born on June 27, 1943 in Sturgis, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor of Music, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1965. Master of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1967. Certified, Paris Conservatory, France, 1971.
Assistant professor St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, 1967—1972. Dean fine arts College St Benedict, St. Joseph, 1972—1977. Director school music Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, 1977—1986.
Chairman department music California State University, Northridge, 1986—2003, professor, since 2003, assistant provost, since 2003. Board directors Muriel Pollia Foundation, Los Angeles, president, 2005—2007.
Member of National Association Schools Music (regional president 1993-1995), Military and Hospitaller Order St. Lazarus (chevalier 2001-2007).
Life partner Joseph Douglas Gilbert, February 21, 2002.