Peter Snow Farrell

Background

Farrell, Peter Snow was born on September 13, 1924 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charles Anderson and Anne Patricia (McKaughan) Farrell.

Education

Bachelor of Music, University Rochester, 1948. Master of Music, University Rochester, 1954. Artists diploma, University Rochester, 1953.

Career

Professor music University Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 1954-1972. Professor University California, San Diego, 1972-1991, professor emeritus, from 1991. Principal cellist Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra, 1948-1949, San Diego Symphony Orchestra, 1969, La Jolla Symphony Orchestra, since 1998.

Professional performing artist cello and viola da gamba, since 1946.

Achievements

• Peter Snow Farrell has been listed as a notable musician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Viola da Gamba Society of America (board directors 1956-1960), San Diego Early Music Society (member advisory board), University California San Diego Emeriti Association (president 1995-1996).

Interests

• Hiking, cross country skiing.

Connections

Married Miriam Louise Mellott, April 21, 1946. Children: David Gerard, Jeffrey Bernard.

Father:

Charles Anderson Farrell

Mother:

Anne Patricia (McKaughan) Farrell

Spouse:

Miriam Louise Mellott

child:

Jeffrey Bernard Farrell

child:

David Gerard Farrell