Background
Pender, Martha Helen was born on November 8, 1927 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Daughter of Herman Arthur and Mary (Paxton) Pender.
Pender, Martha Helen was born on November 8, 1927 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Daughter of Herman Arthur and Mary (Paxton) Pender.
Bachelor of Music, North Texas State University. Studied with Mary McCormic, North Texas State University, 1949. Master of Music, University Texas, 1970.
Private studies, Rome, 1950—1967.
Voice teacher and artist-in-resident Indiana University, 1967—1968, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, 1968—1973, soprano with faculty quartet, 1970—1973. Private practice in studio, 1973—1997. Organizer reopening Paramount Theater, Abilene, 1981, organizer concert series, 1981—1983.
Organizer reopening Paramount Theater, Abilene, Texas, 1981, organizer concert series, 1981—1983. Member of National Association Teachers Singing (life), Abilene Opera Association (founder, first president), Alpha Psi Omega (life), Sigma Alpha Iota (life).