Background
Goodstein, Richard Edward was born on July 20, 1953 in Iowa City. Son of Leonard David and Ruth Goodstein.
Goodstein, Richard Edward was born on July 20, 1953 in Iowa City. Son of Leonard David and Ruth Goodstein.
Bachelor of Music, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1975; Master of Music, Arizona State University, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy, Arizona State University, 1984.
Director bands, Blue Ridge High School, Pinetop, Arizona, 1975-1980;
graduate assistant bands, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1980-1982;
associate director bands, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1982-1990;
director bands, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., since 1990. Director Walt Disney World All-American College Band, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Conductor Walt Disney World All-American College Orchestra, Special Olympics 25th Anniversary.
Assistant director Statue of Liberty College Band, New York City, 1986, John Hancock Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas, 1988. Orchestra director United Way Centennial, Washington, 1987. Music research consultant Bicentennial of Washington Inauguration, New York City, 1989.
Member International Association Jazz Educators, College Band Dirs. National Association, College Music Society, Music Educators National Conference, South Carolina. Music Educators, South Carolina.Band Dirs.
Association, Mu Beta Psi.
Married Ann Fraunfelter, October 11, 1975. Children: Jessica, Sarah, Rebecca.