Background
Wienhorst, Richard William was born on April 21, 1920 in Seymour, Indiana, United States. Son of John Frederick and Eleanora (Hoeferkamp) Wienhorst.
Wienhorst, Richard William was born on April 21, 1920 in Seymour, Indiana, United States. Son of John Frederick and Eleanora (Hoeferkamp) Wienhorst.
Bachelor, Valparaiso University, 1942. Master of Music, American Conservatory Music, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Rochester, 1963.
Distinguished Service Medal (honorary), Valparaiso University, 1996.
Professor music Valparaiso University, Indiana, 1946-1984. Professor emeritus, since 1984. Chairman department, 1966-1970.
Executive secretary University Composers Exchange, Valparaiso, 1952-1965. President Indiana Music Teachers Association, 1966-1967.
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Member music committee Indiana Arts Council, Indianapolis, 1964-1969. Served with United States Army, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Society Composers, Broadcast Music, Inc., American Composers Alliance, American Music Center.
Married Sue Esther Stonebraker, November 7, 1947 (deceased February 1997). Children: Johanna Ruth, Kurt William.