Richard Frederick Norem Sr.

Background

Sr., Richard Frederick Norem was born on June 28, 1931 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Oscar Lewis and Mabel Vera (Meyer) N.

Education

Bachelor of Music, U. Rochester, 1953; Master of Music, U. Rochester, 1958; postgraduate, Guildhall School, London, 1974.

Career

Instructor, Joliet Musical College, Illinois, 1951-1953; teacher, Rochester Public Schools, New York, 1956-1957; member of faculty, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1957-1995; professor, assistant dean music, Louisiana State University, 1969-1984; professor emeritus, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1995. Director, secretary-treasurer Bank Commerce, 1983-1997. Board directors, secretary-treasurer NBC Finance Corporation, 1988-1997.

Member of advisory board directors First American Tennessee Bank.

Membership

Member Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, since 1957, Timm Woodwind Quintet, 1957-1995. With United States Marine Corps Band, 1953-1956. Member American Legion (past post commander), Rolls-Royce Owners Club (secretary-treasurer Southern Delta region 1982-1998, regional chairman), Norwegian Club Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University Faculty Club, Baton Rouge Model R.R. Club, Rotary.

Connections

Married Sally Lou Jarvis, July 24, 1954. 1 son, Richard Frederick World War II.

Father:

Oscar Lewis N.

Mother:

Mabel Vera (Meyer) N.

Spouse:

Sally Lou Jarvis