Background
Harris, Robert A. was born on May 8, 1928 in Rich Hill, Missouri, United States. Son of Archie L. and Edith Jeannette (Bailey) Harris.
Harris, Robert A. was born on May 8, 1928 in Rich Hill, Missouri, United States. Son of Archie L. and Edith Jeannette (Bailey) Harris.
Associate of Arts in Music, Joplin Junior College, 1948. Bachelor of Music, Kansas State Teachers College, 1950. Master of Science in Education, Kansas State Teachers College, 1953.
Student, Rosina Lhevinne.
Pianist, organist, 1st United Methodist Church, Carthage, since 1946; private teacher piano, Carthage, Missouri, since 1947; teacher music, choir director, College Our Lady of the Ozarks, Carthage, 1949-1953, 55-57; professor music, Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, 1971-1995. Piano adjudicator; presenter piano and organ recitals.
Corporal, chaplain's assistant United States Army, 1953-1955. Member National Guild Piano Teachers, National Federation Music Clubs (local vice president), Fellowship of United Meths. in Music and Worship Arts, Music Teachers National Association (permanent professional piano certified), American College Musicians, Missouri State Teachers Association, Missouri Federated Music Club (church musician year 1993).