Background
Knoblauch, Mary Reilly was born on February 21, 1922 in Montrose, Missouri, United States. Daughter of John Henry Welling and Sylvesta Lesmeister.
Knoblauch, Mary Reilly was born on February 21, 1922 in Montrose, Missouri, United States. Daughter of John Henry Welling and Sylvesta Lesmeister.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, St. Mary College, Leavenworth, Kansas, 1944. Master of Arts in Education, Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles, 1956. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), St. Mary College, Leavenworth, Kansas, 2002.
Teacher music French Institute Notre Dame De Sion, Kansas City, Missouri, 1944—1946, Los Angeles City Schools, 1946—1954, supervisor music central district, 1954—1955. Assistant professor music Los Angeles State College, 1955—1957. Associate professor music San Fernando State College, Northridge, California, 1957—1974.
Professor music California State University, 1975—1992, professor emeritus, 1992. Music consultant Los Angeles Parochial Schools, 1963—1973. Advisory board Cultural Center, Woodland Hills, California, 1960.
Vice president education Opera Guild, Los Angeles, 1970.
Grant director Los Angeles Municipal Arts, 1978. Member Liturgical Music Commission, Los Angeles, 1972—1979. Director Docent Ministry, St. Francis of Assisi, since 1999.
Member Comprehensive Arts Center State Department of Education, Sacramento, 1976. Member of La Quinta Arts Foundation, Sigma Alpha Iota (award of Honor 1961), Delta Kappa Gamma (graduate scholarship 1955).
Married Charles A. Knoblauch, April 7, 1996. Married Barney E. Reilly, December 28, 1946 (deceased July 30, 1991). 1 child Marguerite Annual.