Background
Croskell, Madelon Byrd was born on November 16, 1937 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Lyndall Rae Byrd and Avis Madeline Bradshaw.
music educator Classical Vocalist
Croskell, Madelon Byrd was born on November 16, 1937 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Lyndall Rae Byrd and Avis Madeline Bradshaw.
Student, University New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1955. Student, Southeastern State University Oklahoma, Durant, 1956—1958. Bachelor of Music cum laude, University Missouri, St. Louis, 1979.
Vice president Indiana Piano Teachers Guild, Indianapolis, 1964—1969, Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, Bartlesville, 1969—1972, St. Louis Area Music Teachers Association, 1974—1989. Teacher music, director choir Parkway Central Junior High School, St. Louis, 1979—1980.
Volunteer senior tour guide Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 1978-1989. Member National Federation Music Clubs (junior counselor), Music Teachers National Association, Texas Music Teachers Association, Dallas Music Teachers Association (board directors, founder Playathon 2004), Richardson Music Teachers Association (board directors, president 1989-2009, founder Playathon 1995-2009), St. Louis Area Music Teachers Association (founder Music Masters 1984-2009), Sigma Alpha Iota (Sword of Honor award St. Louis chapter, president alumnae chapter 1974-1989).
Married Henry Croskell, July 24, 1955. Children: Maralyn Lee and Mark Henry.