Background
Halfvarson, Lucille Robertson was born on May 17, 1919 in Petersburg, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harris Morton and Lucille (Fox) Robertson.
Halfvarson, Lucille Robertson was born on May 17, 1919 in Petersburg, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harris Morton and Lucille (Fox) Robertson.
Bachelor, Knox College, 1941. Master of Music, American Conservatory, 1969. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Aurora University, 2000.
Teacher music and speech Freeman Elementary School, Aurora, Illinois, 1941-1944. Choral director Galesburg (Illinois) Senior High School, 1944-1946. Director of music Our Savior Lutheran Church, Aurora, Illinois, 1950-1963.
Oratorio soloist, 1952-1967. Director of music Westminster Presbyterian Church, Aurora, 1963-1984. Vocal instructor Merit Music Program, Chicago, 1982-1993.
Retired, 1993
Choir director 1st Methodist Church, Galesburg, 1944-1946. Choral-vocal instructor Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, Illinois, 1967-1979. Organizer Junior College Music Festival, Waubonsee College, Sugar Grove, 1972-1973.
Private vocal instruction, Aurora, since 1979.
Co-chair Citizens Advisory Committee Paramount Arts. Center, Aurora, 1977-1978. Founder United Arts Board Fox Valley, president, 1977-1982, Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame, 2001.
Chair Paramount Celebration Arts, 1985-1986. Residency director Metropolitan Life Affiliate Artist, Aurora, 1982-1983. Board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, 1984-1991, chair corporation award committee, 1994-1995.
Director New England Congressional Church Bell Choir, 1997-1999. Member American Association of University Women, Daughters of the American Revolution, Philanthropic and Educational Organization, Music Educators National Conference, American Choral Directors Association, Aurora Chamber of Commerce (Image Maker 1992), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Sten Gustaf Halfvarson, August 8, 1946. Children: Laura, Eric, Linnea, Mary.