Background
Barr, John Gladden was born on July 24, 1938 in Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States. Son of Francis Henry and Ida Rebecca Barr.
Barr, John Gladden was born on July 24, 1938 in Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States. Son of Francis Henry and Ida Rebecca Barr.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Manchester College, Indiana, 1960. Master of Music, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1962. Doctor of Music, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1977.
Music teacher Hillcrest School, Jos, Nigeria, 1962—1965. Organist, choir director University Presbyterian Church, Madison, 1965—1968. Professor organ and piano Bridgewater College, Virginia, 1968—2003, professor organ and piano emeritus, since 2003.
Member of American Guild Organists (dean local chapter 1967-1968).
Married Anna Hendrika Lootsma. Children: Rebecca Ann, John Andrew.