Background
Wyszynski, Richard Chester was born on February 15, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ignatius John and Victoria (Gerlich) Wyszynski.
conductor educator musician writer
Wyszynski, Richard Chester was born on February 15, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ignatius John and Victoria (Gerlich) Wyszynski.
Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Northwestern University, 1955; certified in music criticism, University of Southern California, 1967; studies with Marcel Moyse, Brattleboro, Vermont, 1961-1965.
Instructor flute DeLaSalle Institute, Chicago, 1952-1956. Chairman music department Adult Education Centers, 1957-1960. Principal flutist North Carolina Symphony Orchestra, Chapel Hill, 1960, Shreveport (Louisiana) Symphony Orchestra, 1960-1961, Camelot National Touring Company, New York City, 1964.
Assistant conductor, flutist Man of La Mancha National Touring Company, 1967-1970. Director, solo flutist Cardinal Woodwind Quintet, Chicago, since 1970. Conductor Cardinal Chamber Orchestra, since 1972.
Principal flutist Jesus Christ Superstar National Tour, New York City, 1977. Instructor Monnacep-Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Illinois, since 1977. Co-principal flutist Chicago Symphonic Wind Ensemble, since 1978.
Principal flutist N.Shore Chamber Orchestra, Evanston, Illinois, since 2004. Instructor music Experimental College University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1972, Center Young Men’s Christian Association Community College, Chicago, 1976, Norris Center, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1979-1981, Loyola Continuing Education, Chicago, 1980-1984. Conductor Lincolnwood (Illinois) Community Museum Theatre, 1976, Stuart Center, De Paul University, Chicago, 1978-1980.
Lecturer music Newberry Library, Chicago, 1979, Chicago Office Fine Arts, 1985-1986. Director Singleforum, Chicago, since 1986.
Member American Federation Musicians. Clubs: Classical Music Rap Sessions for Singles (director since 1984) (Chicago).