Richard Byron Miles

Background

Miles, Richard Byron was born on October 29, 1951 in Athens, Tennessee, United States. Son of Elmer Haygood and Bertha Miles.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Appalachian State University, 1973; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1978; advanced certified, University of Illinois, 1979.

Career

Director music, Elkin (North Carolina) City Schools, 1973-1977; supervisor student teachers, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1977-1978; director bands, Lafayette (Indiana) Jefferson High School, 1979-1985; coordinator secondary music, Lafayette School Corporation, 1979-1985; director bands, Morehead (Kentucky) State University, since 1985. Clinician, guest conductor Bands American, Inc., San Marcos, Texas, 1986-1987, Whitewater, Wisconsin, 1986-1987, national board advisors, Arlington Heights, Illinois,1987.

Achievements

• Richard Byron Miles has been listed as a noteworthy Music director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member College Band Dirs. National Association (state chairman since 1987), Music EducatorsNat. Conference, Music Education Association (clinician, guest conductor southeastern United States 1985-1987), Kentucky Music Educators Association, Kentucky Bandmasters Association Mu Alpha (chapter president 1971-1972).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, camping, hiking.

Connections

Married Melanie Dianne Eldridge, July 8, 1978. 1 child, Laura Caroline.

Father:

Elmer Haygood Miles

Mother:

Bertha Miles

Spouse:

Melanie Dianne Eldridge

child:

Laura Caroline Miles