Background
Parker, Richard Allan was born on December 19, 1944 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of John Edward and Florence Marion Parker.
Parker, Richard Allan was born on December 19, 1944 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of John Edward and Florence Marion Parker.
Bachelor of Science in education, Wittenberg University, 1962—1966. Master of Arts in music education, Ohio State University, 1966—1970. Doctor of Philosophy in music education, Ohio State University, 1970—1974.
Music teacher Northwestern Community Schools, Springfield, Ohio, 1967—1969, Delware City Schools, Delaware, 1971—1974. Professor of music and music education Taylor University, Upland, Indiana, since 1974. Director of music/choir director Grace United Methodist, Hartford City, Indiana, since 1975.
Elder hostel coordinator Taylor University, Upland, Indiana, 1994—2005.
Member of American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Music Educators National Conference (associate).
Married Sharon Kay Willis, August 5, 1967. Children: Kari Anama, David, Amy Nichols.