Louise White Benton

Background

Benton, Louise White was born on August 4, 1920 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of George Washington and Mai Elizabeth (Korb) White.

Education

Associate of Arts, Christian College, 1940. Bachelor of Science, University Kentucky, 1942. Postgraduate, Morehead State University, 1967.

Career

2d harpist Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Indiana, 1963, 1964—1965. 1st harpist Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, Kentucky, 1966—1977. Harp instructor Henderson, since 1975.

Music library Henderson Community College, 1968—1970. Harp instructor Owensboro Music Camp, Maple Mount, Kentucky. Member adjunct faculty University Evansville, since 1975.

Achievements

• Louise White Benton has been listed as a noteworthy harpist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Friends of Music University Evansville. Member of Owensboro Musicale Club, Kentucky Federation Music Clubs, American Harp Society (Outstanding Harpist in Southern Region 1977-1978), Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Delta, Phi Beta.

Connections

Married William A. Benton, June 27, 1942. Children: Bruce White, Boyd Allen.

Father:

George Washington White

Mother:

Mai Elizabeth (Korb) White

Spouse:

William A. Benton

child:

Boyd Allen Benton

child:

Bruce White Benton