Background
Harris, Robert Allen was born on January 9, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
composer conductor musician teacher
Harris, Robert Allen was born on January 9, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1960. Master of Arts, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1971.
Teacher music Detroit public schools, 1960-1964. Assistant professor Wayne State University, 1964-1970. Associate professor, then professor Michigan State University, 1970-1977.
Professor conducting, director choral organizations Northwestern University, since 1977. Past Second vice president Lansing (Michigan) Symphony Association. Active as choral clinician and conductor throughout United States.
Member American Society of Composers, American Choral Conductors Association, Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha.
Son of Major Lee and Rusha Belle (Marshall) H. M. Mary Louise Pickens, June 8, 1963. 1 daughter, Shari Michelle.