Background
Stephan, Richard Albert was born on March 30, 1929 in Buffalo. Son of Albert and Jessie (Francis) Stephan.
composer conductor music educator
Stephan, Richard Albert was born on March 30, 1929 in Buffalo. Son of Albert and Jessie (Francis) Stephan.
Bachelor of Science, State University College, Fredonia, New York, 1952. Master of Music, Eastman School, Rochester, New York, 1953.
Teacher music Buffalo Public Schools, 1956-1957. Coordinator music Hamburg (New York ) Center Schools, 1957-1968. Professor music State University of New York, Potsdam, since 1968.
Guest conductor various orchestras including Ohio and Utah All-State Orchestra, since 1964. Consultant New York State Education Department, 1965-1967. Freelance guitar clinician, since 1968.
Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member New York State School Music Association (chairman orchestra 1967-1968, chairman guitar 1990-1991), Music Educators National Conference.
Married Doris Ann Fleming, January 6, 1952. Children: Carey (deceased), Cheryl, James, Timothy, Michelle.