Background
Barr, Raymond Arthur was born on January 1, 1932 in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Russell and Myrtle Jean Barr.
Barr, Raymond Arthur was born on January 1, 1932 in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Russell and Myrtle Jean Barr.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1953. Master of Science in Music Education, University Wisconsin, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology, University Wisconsin, 1968.
Teacher vocal music Connellsville High School, Pennsylvania, 1953—1958. Teacher music Scotland School, Chambersburg, 1958—1960, Arnold High School, Wiesbaden, Germany, 1963—1964. Professor music history State University of New York, Geneseo, 1968—1971, University Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, since 1971.
Music director Methodist Church, South Miami, since 1971.
Member of College Music Society (president southern chapter 1981-1983), American Musciol. Society 1979-1981, Phi Mu Alpha (governor since 1980).