Background
Lessard, John Ayres was born on July 3, 1920 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of John Edward and Jenny Evangeline (Ayres) Lessard.
Lessard, John Ayres was born on July 3, 1920 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of John Edward and Jenny Evangeline (Ayres) Lessard.
Diploma harmonie contrepoint, école Normale de Musique, Paris, France, 1940. Diploma fugue-composition, Longy School Music, 1941.
Professor emeritus music, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1962-1990; musical advisor, Bank for International Settlements (performing group), Jamesport, New York, since 1990.
Member American Composers Alliance (board directors), American Music Center.
Children: Suzannah, Hester, Griselda, Sophie, Laura, Jenny. Married Sarah Fuller, June 12, 1973.