Background
Burtenshaw, Leonard John was born on July 9, 1931 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Frederick Leonard and Rose (Hewson) Burtenshaw.
Burtenshaw, Leonard John was born on July 9, 1931 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Frederick Leonard and Rose (Hewson) Burtenshaw.
Bachelor of Music, University Adelaide, 1969. Master of Music with honours, University Sydney, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy, University Colorado, Boulder, 1983.
Dr.Mus. Arts, University Colorado, 1983.
Music teacher, various high schools, New South Wales, 1953-1966; lecturer music, Wollongong Institute Education, New South Wales, 1967; assistant conductor, S. Australian Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide, 1968; lecturer music, St. George Institute Education, New South Wales, 1969-1970; senior lecturer music education, Sydney Conservatorum, 1971-1987; acting head School Education Studies, Sydney Conservatorum, since 1988; director software development center, Sydney Conservatorum, since 1989. Visiting professor Eastman School of Music, Rochester, 1990, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1993.
Conductor Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney, since 1965. Organist St. Stephen's Church, Sydney, 1972-1982, First Congressional Church, Boulder, Colorado, 1979-1980. Member International Society Music Education, Australian Society Music Education, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron.
Married Helen Ryan, December 1955 (deceased 1982). Children: Jennifer, Elizabeth, Stuart. Married Marion Lewy, June 30, 1985.