Background
Colvin, Otis Herbert was born on March 18, 1923 in El Dorado, Arkansas, United States. Son of Otis Herbert and Irene (Hammons) Colvin.
Colvin, Otis Herbert was born on March 18, 1923 in El Dorado, Arkansas, United States. Son of Otis Herbert and Irene (Hammons) Colvin.
Bachelor of Arts, Baylor University, 1944; Bachelor of Music, Baylor University, 1948; Master of Music, U. Colorado, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University Rochester, 1958.
Graduate assistant, U. Colorado, 1948-1950; instructor music, Texas Technology College, 1950-1955; graduate assistant, Eastman School Music, 1955-1957; assistant professor piano, Baylor University, 1957-1962; department chairman, Baylor University, 1958-1962; associate professor theory, Baylor University, 1962-1964; professor, Baylor University, 1964-1993; professor emeritus, Baylor University School Music, since 1993; department chairman, Baylor University, 1962-1976; coordinator theory division, Baylor University, 1976-1985; director academic studies, Baylor University, 1985-1988; university carillonneur, Baylor University, since 1988.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946, China, Burma, India Theatre of Operations. Member American Guild Organists (dean Waco chapter 1958-1960, 68-69, 79-80, treasurer 1990-1992), Music Teachers National Association, Guild of Carillonneurs North America (board directors since 1996), Texas Society Music Theory, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda, Masons (32 degree).
Married Mary Ila Ullom, June 18, 1948. Children: Carol Kay Colvin Smith, Mary Edith Colvin Reitmeier, Susan Elizabeth Colvin White.