Background
Diercks, John Henry was born on April 19, 1927 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Henry and Anne Marie (Boschen) Diercks.
Diercks, John Henry was born on April 19, 1927 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Henry and Anne Marie (Boschen) Diercks.
Bachelor of Music, Oberlin College, 1949. Master of Music, Eastman School, Rochester, New York, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Rochester, 1960.
Instructor College Wooster, Ohio, 1950—1954. Instructor to professor music Hollins University, Virginia, since 1954, chairman department, 1962—1990. Music critic, 1951—1981.
Public Crystal Springs Music Publications, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia, 1978—1995. President Hawaii Music Teachers Association, 1992—1996. With United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member of American Society of Composers (Music award 1968-1969, 1982-1984, 1986-1988).
Married Thelma Lai-Keam Chock, June 14, 1958. Children: Lisa, Amanda.
