Background
Coffman, Phillip Hudson was born on November 27, 1936 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Rowland Francis and Elberta (Hudson) Coffman.
music educator arts administrator
Coffman, Phillip Hudson was born on November 27, 1936 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Rowland Francis and Elberta (Hudson) Coffman.
Bachelor of Music Education, University Nebraska, 1958. Master of Music, University Idaho, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University Toledo, 1971.
Teacher public schools, Rushville, Nebraska, 1958-1959;
instructor, Doane College, Crete, Nebraska, 1959-1960;
teaching assistant, U. Idaho, Moscow, 1960-1962;
instructor, U. Idaho, 1962-1965;
associate professor, department chairman music, Jamestown (North Dakota) College, 1965-1968;
administrative intern, U. Toledo, 1968-1971;
associate professor, head department music, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1971-1976;
professor, dean School Fine Arts, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1976-1986;
assistant to chancellor, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1987-1988;
campus honors coordinator, 1985-1986;
professor, director graduate studies, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1988-1992;
professor, University of Minnesota, Duluth, since 1992. Member Lincoln Symphony, 1954-1960, Toledo Symphony, 1969-1971. Guest artist Ednl. television.
Instructor International Music Camp, 1967-1968, lecturer demonstration recitals. Instructor Study in England Programme, 1994.
Board directors Miller-Dwan Medical Center, 1993-1995, Lake Superior Bible College, 1993-1995. Member biomedical ethics committee St. Mary's Hospital, since 1995. Music adjudicator, interviewer Bush Leadership Fellow program, since 1977.
Chairman board Duluth Festival of Arts, 1979-1981. Member Governor's Commission on Economic Vitality in Arts, 1984-1986. Member advisory panel Minnesota State Arts Board, 1985-1987.
Associate teaching director Community Bible Study, since 1996. Member Music Educators National Conference (student advisor since 1989), Theta Xi, Phi Mu Alpha, Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Kappa Psi.
Married Jackie L. Salyards, July 12, 1991. Children from previous marriage: Phillip C., Catherine L.