Mark W. Wait

Background

Wait, Mark W. was born on November 16, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Roger W. and Icel (Smotherman) Wait.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Wichita State University, 1971; Master of Music, Kansas State University, 1973; D Museum Arts, Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, 1976.

Career

Professor music, U. Colorado, Boulder, 1975-1993; assistant to president, U. Colorado, Boulder, 1985-1992; Executive officer to chancellor, U. Colorado, Boulder, 1992-1993; dean Blair school music, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, since 1993. Member artistic advising committee Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, since 1989.

Achievements

• Mark W. Wait has been listed as a noteworthy Dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Liszt Society (board directors since 1992, editor journal since 1992), Presidential Assts. in Higher Education (steering committee 1989-1993). M C.

Connections

Married Deborah Nelson, September 22, 1978. 1 child, Mia.

Father:

Roger W. Wait

Mother:

Icel (Smotherman) Wait

Spouse:

Deborah Nelson

child:

Mia Wait