Background
Rodean, Richard William was born on July 22, 1940 in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Alexander and Katherine (Robbin) Rodean.
Rodean, Richard William was born on July 22, 1940 in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Alexander and Katherine (Robbin) Rodean.
Bachelor of Music, Eastman School, 1962; Master of Music, Eastman School, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts, Texas Technology, 1980.
Music teacher, Brighton Schools, Rochester, New York, 1962-1965; professor, chairman fine arts, U. Tampa, 1966-1981; chairman performing arts, Texas Woman's U., Denton, since 1981; interim dean, College Arts and Sciences, Texas Woman's U., Denton, 1996-1997. Adjudicator National Association Schools Music, Reston, Maryland., 1987.
President Denton Arts Council, 1987-1989. Bassoonist Florida Gulf Coast Symphony, Tampa-St. Petersburg, 1966-1976. Member Texas Association Schools Music, Rotary, Kappa Kappa Psi (president 1978-1980).
Married Trudy Oman, August 17, 1963. 1 child, Kirsta.