Background
Nelson, Leon Sydney was born on October 1, 1942 in Spooner, Minnesota, United States. Son of Robert William and Elsie Margarite (Fausher) Nelson.
Nelson, Leon Sydney was born on October 1, 1942 in Spooner, Minnesota, United States. Son of Robert William and Elsie Margarite (Fausher) Nelson.
Diploma sacred music, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, 1963. Bachelor, Trinity College, Deerfield, Illinois, 1979. Master of Music, Northwestern University, 1991.
Certified, Presbyterian Associations Musicians.
Director music, Central Avenue Baptist Church, Chicago, 1962-1965; director music, Hillside Church, Evanston, Illinois, 1965-1971; staff musician, Radio Station WMBI, Chicago, 1963-1966; administrative assistant, Atlantic Richfield Company, Chicago, 1966-1971; director music, 1st Presbyterian Church, Deerfield, since 1971; instructor music, North Park College, Chicago, since 1985; associate organist, Moody Church, Chicago, since 1978. Music director Westminster Chamber Choir, Deerfield, since 1985. Consultant severalorgan companies.
Member American Guild Organists (treasurer, sub-dean, dean North Shore chapter 1971-1980).
Married Kay Morris, August 5, 1978 (divorced June 1990). Children: Julie Ann, Kathryn Lee. 1 stepchild, Robert Dwight Lockman.