John L. Hyer

Background

Hyer, John L. was born on January 24, 1937 in Dunkirk, Indiana, United States. Son of John Henry and Harriet Marie (Littler) Hyer.

Education

Student, Ball State University, 1955-1957; Bachelor of Science, Wilkes College, 1965; Master of Science, Juilliard School, 1969.

Career

Director, founder, Music House Studio, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1969-1974; executive director, Philharmonic Northeastern Pennsylvania, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, 1972-1974; executive director, Long Beach (California) Symphony Orchestra, 1974-1979; executive director, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Newark, since 1979.

Achievements

• John L. Hyer has been listed as a noteworthy orchestra administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Art Pride, New Jersey, 1987. Served with United States Army. Member American Symphony Orchestra League, National Genealogical Association, New Jersey History Society.

Connections

Married Miriam Ann Jones, 1963. Children: Jennie Lind, Krista Ann, Kirsten Marie, Johnathan Frederick.

Father:

John Henry Hyer

Mother:

Harriet Marie (Littler) Hyer

Spouse:

Miriam Ann Jones

child:

Jennie Lind Hyer

child:

Kirsten Marie Hyer

child:

Johnathan Frederick Hyer

child:

Krista Ann Hyer