Background
Klaus, Kenneth Blanchard was born on November 11, 1923 in Earlville, Iowa, United States. Son of Kenneth R. and Iris (Blanchard) Klaus.
Klaus, Kenneth Blanchard was born on November 11, 1923 in Earlville, Iowa, United States. Son of Kenneth R. and Iris (Blanchard) Klaus.
Bachelor of Arts, University Iowa, 1947, Master of Arts, 1948, Master of Fine Arts, 1949, Doctor of Philosophy, 1950.
Professor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, from 1950, alumni professor, 1966-1980. Associate conductor Baton Rouge Symphony, from 1965, principal viola, from 1950.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member American Society University Composers, American Musicol. Society, International Webern Society, Berg Society, Shoenberg Society, American Museum library association, American Dedn.
Musicians, American String Teachers Association (state president), Phi Mu Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Phi Alpha.
Married Marian Ida Fyler, June 8, 1947. Children: Kenneth Sheldon, Karl Sherman.