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music educator tenor

Raymond Douglas Gibbs, tenor, music educator. Changed vocal range from baritone to tenor while singing at Metropolitan Opera. Regional winner San Francisco Opera Auditions, 1965; recipient award Music Makers, San Diego, 1964; Sullivan Foundation grantee, 1967. Member Phi Mu Alpha.

Background

Gibbs, Raymond Douglas was born on December 3, 1942 in Tucson. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Bernice June (Cletus) Gibbs.

Education

Bachelor in Music, San Diego State University, 1966. Master of Music in Opera Theater, Manhattan School Music, 1968. Student, Merola Training Program, San Francisco, 1965.

Career

Distinguished professor music Memphis State University, 1978-1983. Traveling and singing minister, since 1983. Board directors Opera Memphis.

Achievements

  • Raymond Douglas Gibbs has been listed as a noteworthy tenor, music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Phi Mu Alpha.

Connections

Father:
Benjamin Franklin Gibbs

Mother:
Bernice June (Cletus) Gibbs

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Awards

  • Regional winner San Francisco Opera Auditions, 1965. Recipient award Music Makers, San Diego, 1964. Sullivan Foundation grantee, 1967.