Mark Steven Bighley

Background

Bighley, Mark Steven was born on April 19, 1954 in Mason City, Iowa, United States. Son of Marshall Leroy and Iris Irene Bighley.

Education

Student, Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, 1972-1974; Middle Church Music Examination, Berliner Kirchenmusikschule, 1978; Master of Arts, U. Iowa, 1980; D of Musical Arts, Arizona State University, 1985.

Career

Director music, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Iowa City, 1980-1982; cantor, Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd, Tempe, Arizona, 1982-1986; cantor, Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd, Tulsa, 1986-1991; cantor, Bethany Lutheran Church, Tulsa, since 1991; professor music, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, since 1991. Visiting artist in music Cornell Univercity, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 1980-1982.

Achievements

• Mark Steven Bighley has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator, organist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Hymn Society American, American Guild Organists, Liturgical Conference, Association Lutheran Church Musicians (vice president 1985-1989).

Interests

• Avocations: Hispanic folk art, travel, foreign languages.

Connections

Married Cristen Marie Loza, August 9, 1980 (deceased August 1984).

Father:

Marshall Leroy Bighley

Mother:

Iris Irene Bighley

Spouse:

Cristen Marie Loza