Background
Washburn, Robert Brooks was born on July 11, 1928 in Bouckville, New York, United States. Son of Robert Phelps and Florence (Brooks) Washburn.
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Washburn, Robert Brooks was born on July 11, 1928 in Bouckville, New York, United States. Son of Robert Phelps and Florence (Brooks) Washburn.
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Potsdam, 1949; Master of Science, State University of New York, Potsdam, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, Eastman School Music, 1960.
Dean, professor music, State University of New York, Potsdam, 1954-1995; dean emritus, senior fellow music, State University of New York, Potsdam, since 1995. Consultant National Endowment for Humanities, Ogdensburg, New York, 1984-1987, New York State School Music Association, 1976-1980, United States Office Education, Washington, 1978-1980. Delegate Music Educators National Conference.
Served as sergeant United States Air Force, 1950-1954. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Society for Ethnomusicology.
Married Beverly Jean Darnell, July 10, 1952. Children: Brooks, Roberta.