Background
Strandberg, Newton Dwight was born on January 3, 1921 in River Falls, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ernst David and Selma Ferdelphina (Ostrom) Strandberg.
Strandberg, Newton Dwight was born on January 3, 1921 in River Falls, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ernst David and Selma Ferdelphina (Ostrom) Strandberg.
Bachelor of Music in Education, Northwestern University, 1942. Master of Music, Northwestern University, 1947. Doctor of Music, Northwestern University, 1956.
Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), North Park College, 1983.
Professor piano Denison University, Granville, Ohio, 1947-1949. Professor piano, theory Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 1950-1967. Professor theory and composition Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, from 1967.
President Birmingham Chamber Music Society, 1964-1967. Chairman fine arts Birmingham Festival of Arts, 1962-1965.
Served with United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member American Society of Composers, American Society University Composers, American Music Center, Pi Kappa Lambda.