Background
Howe, Richard Esmond was born on April 30, 1927 in Murray, Utah, United States. Son of Richard Esmond and Louise (Hill) Howe.
Howe, Richard Esmond was born on April 30, 1927 in Murray, Utah, United States. Son of Richard Esmond and Louise (Hill) Howe.
Student, University Utah, 1946; Bachelor of Science in Music, Juilliard School Music, 1951; Master of Science in Music, Juilliard School Music, 1952; student, University Florence, Italy, 1952-1953; Doctor of Music Arts, Eastman School Music, 1956.
Member faculty, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1956-1973; professor music, Grinnell (Iowa) College, since 1963; department chairman, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1959-1962, 65-67, 70-72; chairman division humanities, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1971-1972; dean, San Francisco Conservatory Music, 1973-1988.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946.
Married Agnes Jensen, May 31, 1949(deceased February 1990). 1 daughter, Mary Katherine.