Background
Shure, Ralph Deane was born on May 31, 1885 in Chillisquaque, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Brenton and Mary Eva (Becht) Shure.
Shure, Ralph Deane was born on May 31, 1885 in Chillisquaque, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Brenton and Mary Eva (Becht) Shure.
Bachelor of Music, Oberlin College, 1907. Doctor of Music, American U., 1953, organ and compostion with D. Felix Draeseke and Doctor Alex. Wolff, Dresden, Germany, 1912-1913.
Composition with De Blois Rowe, London, England., 1915.
Director music Central, University of Iowa, 1907-1909, Clarendon (Texas) College, 1909-1919, State Teachers College, Indiana, Pennsylvania 1919-1921, American U. Washington, 1921-1925, Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church, Washington, since 1921, now minister music emeritus. Chapel named in his honor.
The commitment of individual Christians to work for social and political change should be recognized as a fully legitimate form of Christian discipleship.
Spiritual support, encouragement and challenge should be major strengths of a Christian community.
Member Friends of Music in Library of Congress. Washington Composers.
Married Hazel E. Towne, April. Children: Ralph George, Mary Bertha.