Background
Lewis, Leo Rhodes was born on November 27, 1919 in Emporia, Kansas, United States. Son of Edwin James and Mabel (Rhodes) Lewis.
Lewis, Leo Rhodes was born on November 27, 1919 in Emporia, Kansas, United States. Son of Edwin James and Mabel (Rhodes) Lewis.
Bachelor of Music, Baker University, 1941. Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa University, 1956.
Supervisor music, Swink (Colorado) public schools, 1948; instructor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1948-1949; professor, Eastern Oregon College, LaGrande, 1949-1963; professor, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 1963-1983; department chairman music, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 1963-1973.
Member executive committee Wisconsin Arts Council, 1966-1973. Served with United States Navy, 1941-1948. Member Young Audiences Wisconsin (vice president 1967-1975, executive director 1975-1978), Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Association (president 1966-1968), American Symphony Orchestra League (director 1956-1959), Music Educators National Conference, National Association American Composers and Conductors, Wisconsin Music Educators Association, American Federation Musicians, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Tau Delta.
Lodges: Lions (district governor 1972-1973, director Wisconsin Lions foundation 1974-1979), Elk.
Married Roberta Palmquist, December 25, 1942. Children— Gavin Rhodes, Trevor Robert, Scott Rhys, Lisa Ellen.