Background
Turasky, Richard Paul was born on October 28, 1944 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Catherine Turasky.
Turasky, Richard Paul was born on October 28, 1944 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Catherine Turasky.
Bachelor of Music in Education, American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, Illinois, 1965. Master of Music, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1973. Certified of Advanced Study, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1973.
Assistant music director Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, 1963—1965. Music director Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield, 1966—1969. Choral director High School District #214, Arlington Heights, 1970—1999.
Director St Paul's UCC, Palatine, 2000—2003. Music director Crown of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, since 2004. Professional chorister with chicago symphony chorus Chicago symphony Orchestra Chorus, Chicago, 1964—1974.
Professional chorister Grant Park Chorus, Chicago, 1965—1972, Ravinia Chorus, Highland Park, Illinois, 1965—1975.
Elected precinct committeeman Democratic Party, Springfirld, Illinois, 1965—1967. President Circuit K, Springfield, 1963—1965. Choral music chairman IMEA, ARlington Heights, 1985—1988.
Member of Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (life).
Married Margaret Mary McCue, October 21, 1967. Children: Regina Spokas, Richard Paul Turasky Junior, James Hunter.