John Borland Weaver

Background

Weaver, John Borland was born on April 27, 1937 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Williams and Bertha Brownlee (Borl) Weaver.

Education

Diploma, Curtis Institute Music, Philadelphia, 1959. Master in Sacred Music, Union Theological Seminary, 1968. Doctor of Music (honorary), Westminster College, 1995.

Doctor of Music (honorary), Westminster College, 1995. Doctor of Music (honorary), Curtis Institute Music, 2003.

Career

Head organ department, Curtis Institute Music, since 1972; chairman organ department, Manhattan School Music, 1983-1984; chairman organ department, Juilliard School Music, New York City, since 1986. Member of faculty Westminister Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey, 1970-1972, Union Theological Seminary School Sacred Music, 1970-1973.

Achievements

• John Borland Weaver has been listed as a notable musician, department chairman, composer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • The Joyful Feast - Organ Sheet Music

    (Sheet Music The Joyful Feast - Organ - SATB - Medium to M...)

  • Rhapsody. For flute and organ. Score and part.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1961-1963. Member of Presbyterian Association Musicians (president 1984-1986), American Guild Organists, North America Academy Liturgy, St. Wilfrid Club (New York City).

Connections

Married Marianne Carol Gruhn, April 30, 1942. Children: Jonathan Kirk, Kirianne Elizabeth.

Father:

David Williams Weaver

Mother:

Bertha Brownlee (Borl) Weaver

Spouse:

Marianne Carol Gruhn

child:

Jonathan Kirk Weaver

child:

Kirianne Elizabeth Weaver