Background
Townsend, Rick David was born on November 21, 1950 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Ellis David and Ruth Elaine Townsend.
Townsend, Rick David was born on November 21, 1950 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Ellis David and Ruth Elaine Townsend.
Bachelor, Alma College, 1972. Master of Music, Central Michigan University, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 2000.
Director instrumental music Crawford-AuSable Schools, Grayling, Michigan, 1972—1978. Owner Townsend Construction Company, Kalkaska, 1978—1980. Director music Freedom Farm Christian School, Pittsford, 1980—1996.
Music engraver KJOS Music Publications, San Diego, 1981—1983. Director music Riverdale Christian School, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 1986—1988. Music engraver Majesty Music Publications, Greenville, South Carolina, 1993—1995.
Professor, director music teacher education Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Watertown, Wisconsin, since 1996. Presenter in field.
Member of Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (district treasurer 1973-1976), Music Educator's National Conference.
Married Linda Sue Williams, June 10, 1973. Children: David Scott, Todd Michael, Jennifer Rose.