Ray Dean Crocker

Background

Crocker, Ray Dean was born on November 1, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Ben Raglin and Nancy Mahota (Potts) Crocker.

Education

Student, Texas Christian U., 1967-1969; Bachelor of Music, North Texas State University, 1974; Master of Music, North Texas State University, 1977.

Career

Pianist, Casa Manana Musicals, Fort Worth, 1979-1983; music assistant Opera Theatre, U. North Texas (formerly North Texas State University), Denton, 1980-1981; instructor music, U. North Texas (formerly North Texas State University), Denton, 1983-1984; staff accompanist, Texas Womans's U., Denton, 1982-1985; music director, Surflight Summer Theatre, Beach Haven, New Jersey, 1984-1985; assistant conductor, 42nd St., national tour, 1985-1986; music director, Dallas Repertory Theatre, 1986-1989; music director, Sacramento Music Circus, 1988-1990; music director, Oscar's Place Dinner Theatre, Milwaukee, 1990; music director, 42d St. European Tour Company, 1991-1997; music director, Great Lake Opera, Milwaukee, 1992. Board directors Paint It Yellow Prodns., Inc.

Achievements

• Ray Dean Crocker has been listed as a notable Musician, musical director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Federation Musicians, Dramatists Guild, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi, Alpha Psi Omega.

Connections

Married Emily Janice Holt.

Father:

Ben Raglin Crocker

Mother:

Nancy Mahota (Potts) Crocker

Spouse:

Emily Janice Holt.