Background
Rickett, Peter John was born on February 16, 1923 in Paris. Came to the United States, 1923. Son of Edmond William and Joanna (Roos) Rickett.
Rickett, Peter John was born on February 16, 1923 in Paris. Came to the United States, 1923. Son of Edmond William and Joanna (Roos) Rickett.
Diploma, Juilliard School Music, 1946. HHD (honorary), Furman University, 1986.
Bassist, New Orleans Symphony, 1946-1947; bassist, Dallas Symphony, 1947-1950; principal bassist, assistant conductor, Chattanooga Symphony, 1950-1955; conductor, Greenville (South Carolina.) Symphony, 1956-1990; conductor emeritus, Greenville (South Carolina.) Symphony, since 1990; conductor, Hendersonville (North Carolina) Symphony, 1976-1989; conductor emeritus, Hendersonville (North Carolina) Symphony, since 1990; music director, Greenville Savoyards, 1979-1990; music director, Sun Cities Chamber Orchestra, since 1995. Independent piano teacher, 1956-1990, bass teacher Furman U., 1960-1989. Member Sun City (Arizona) Symphony, since 1994, assistant conductor, since 1997.
Served as corporal United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, PTO. Member American Federation Musicians, International Society Bassists.
Married Elizabeth Chambers McKee, February 3, 1951. Children: Christine Elizabeth, Stephen Peter, Deborah Ann, David Edmond.