Background
Klauss, Kenneth Karl was born on April 8, 1923 in Parkston, South Dakota, United States. Son of Christian and Paulina (Engel) Klauss.
Klauss, Kenneth Karl was born on April 8, 1923 in Parkston, South Dakota, United States. Son of Christian and Paulina (Engel) Klauss.
Bachelor of Music in Composition, University of Southern California, 1946.
Teacher composition and piano, Los Angeles, 1946-1950. Composer Lester Horton Theater, 1949-1950. Teacher music San Francisco, 1950-1961.
Composer, educator Los Angeles, since 1961. Lecturer in music for dance Idyllwild (California) School Music and Arts, 1967-1974. Lecturer in music history Southern California Institute Architecture, Santa Monica, 1970-1976.
Composer in residence Perry/Mansfield Camp, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 1966. Guest performer, composer, lecturer Library. Congress, American University, Washington, 1996.
Guest lecturer University South Dakota, Vermillion, 2002-2008, Milke Community High School, Los Angeles, 2007-2008, Premieres at United States.D., Vermillion, 2000-2010, Sonata Solo Violoncello, 1956.
Founder, patron Klauss/James Archive and Art Museum, Parkston, since 1995.