Background
Schneider, Melvin Frederick was born on March 7, 1904 in Lark, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Charles Phillip and Amelia (Thiele) Schneider.
Schneider, Melvin Frederick was born on March 7, 1904 in Lark, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Charles Phillip and Amelia (Thiele) Schneider.
Bachelor of Music, University of Wisconsin, 1930; Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1948; postgraduate, University of Wisconsin, to 1955.
Teacher orchestra, chorus and mathematics, high school, South Beloit, Illinois, 1930-1932;
teacher orchestra, band and social studies, high school, Oregan, Wisconsin, 1932-1935;
teacher orchestra, band and social studies, high school, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, 1935-1937;
teacher orchestra, band and social studies, high school, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, 1937-1940;
researcher in music education, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1940-1945;
researcher in music education, U. Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, 1945-1960;
independent researcher in music education, Cedar Falls, since 1960. Kindergarten instructor string quartets. 1st grade orchestra instructor.
Instrument repair instructor.
Member String Teachers Association (a founder), Music Educators National Conference (award for 50 years of service), Cedar Falls Chamber of Commerce, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Naomi Jessie Manshardt, September 14, 1940.