Richard Bruce Nelson

Background

Nelson, Richard Bruce was born on October 1, 1952 in Columbia, South Carolina. Son of George C. Junior and Gloria Nelson.

Education

Bachelor of Music, U. Cincinnati, 1974; Master of Music, U. Cincinnati, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Rochester, 1984.

Career

Instructor music, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, 1976-1980; instructor music, Eastman School Music, U. Rochester, New York, 1982; assistant professor music, Mercer U., 1983-1990; associate professor music, Mercer U., since 1990. Organist, choirmaster Christ Church, Macon, since 1989. Member of faculty Bibb County Institute for Arts, Macon, since 1987.

Achievements

• Richard Bruce Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Education chairman Macon Symphony Orchestra, 1984-1988. Member American Association of University Professors, Society Music Theory, American Musicological Society, Georgia Association MusicTheorists (program chair 1986, president 1986-1988), American Guild Organists (dean Macon chapter 1989-1991).

Connections

Married Beth Johanna Pearce, July 15, 1977.

Father:

George C. Nelson Junior

Mother:

Gloria Nelson

Spouse:

Beth Johanna Pearce