Background
Barta, Marie Laura was born on October 4, 1917 in Manly, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Edward Francis and Katherine (Koci) Barta.
music educator church organist
Barta, Marie Laura was born on October 4, 1917 in Manly, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Edward Francis and Katherine (Koci) Barta.
Student, Drake University, 1960.
Music teacher public schools, Fertile, Iowa., 1936-1961; music teacher public schools, Hanlontown, Iowa., 1936-1960; music teacher public schools, Grafton, Iowa., 1959-1963; teacher music independent studio, Mason City, Iowa., 1960-1988; teacher music independent studio, Manly, 1988-1997.
Member American College Musicians (adjudicator Austin, Texas 1970-1990, delegate to Europe and Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, 1976), Music Teachers North Iowa (secretary-treasurer since 1980), Iowa Music Teachers Association (corresponding secretary 1985-1988, historian 1988-1990), Music Teachers National Association (certified local and national chapters). Clubs: Pilot (Mason City) (president 1971-1973, 1975-1976), Women's International Service.