Background
Drysdale, John Edwin was born on March 11, 1925 in Lodi, California, United States. Son of Joseph Harry Drysdale and Frances Salome Maiden-Goodenough.
director music educator association administrator
Drysdale, John Edwin was born on March 11, 1925 in Lodi, California, United States. Son of Joseph Harry Drysdale and Frances Salome Maiden-Goodenough.
Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, 1950. Master of Music, University Oregon, 1965. Certified in Supervisor, Southern Oregon State College, 1976.
Teacher Yoncalla (Oregon) Grade School, 1949—1950, Klamath Falls (Oregon) High School, 1950—1952, Oregon Technology Institute, Klamath Falls, 1951—1952, Redmond (Oregon) High School, 1952—1953. From teacher orchestra to assistant to superintendent Medford (Oregon) High School, 1953—1982, assistant to superintendent, 1982—1983, retired, 1983. Director Southern Oregon Concert Band, Inc., 1990—2005.
Retired
Instructor high school music summer session University Oregon, 1955—1964. Director Episcopalian Church Choir, Medford, 1955—1965. Guest conductor Concertmaster Rogue Valley Symphony, 1963—1974.
With United States Navy, 1943-1946, Atlantic, Pacific and Mediterranean.
Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Oregon Music Educator's Association, Music Educator's National Conference, American Legion.
Married Betty Lou Walder, June 13, 1948. Children: Robert Joseph, Christine Ellen.