Background
Garvey, John Charles was born on March 17, 1921 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank Sherwood and Esther (Gegenheimer) Garvey.
conductor music educator violist
Garvey, John Charles was born on March 17, 1921 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank Sherwood and Esther (Gegenheimer) Garvey.
Student, Temple University, 1940-1943.
Professor music, School Music, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1948-1991.
Member American Federation Musicians (Local 196), Society for Ethno-musicology, International Association Jazz Educators, Balalaika and Domra Association American.
Married Evelyn Ficarra, March 13, 1947. Children: Deborah, Frank, Deirdre.