Background
III, Richard Ryder Deas, was born on January 19, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Richard Ryder Junior and Ida (Jackson) D.
III, Richard Ryder Deas, was born on January 19, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Richard Ryder Junior and Ida (Jackson) D.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University New Mexico, 1947. Bachelor of Science in Piano, Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1950. Master of Science in Piano, Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1951.
Doctor of Education in Music and Music Education, Columbia University, 1968.
Instructor of piano Bennett College, Millbrook, New York, 1960-1970. Professor of piano University North Carolina, Wilmington, since 1970.
Sergeant United States Army, 1953-1955. Member American Association of University Professors, National Association Schools of Music, North Carolina Music Teachers Association.