Background
Bowden, Robert Cedric was born on August 30, 1934 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Son of Robert John and Eva (Wursten) Bowden.
Bowden, Robert Cedric was born on August 30, 1934 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Son of Robert John and Eva (Wursten) Bowden.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Brigham Young University, 1959. Master of Science in Music Theory, Brigham Young University, 1960. Master of Arts in Conducting, New England Conservatory Music, 1962.
Conductor, New England Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, 1961-1970;
conductor, Salt Lake Chamber Orchestra, Salt Lake City, 1971-1973;
assistant conductor, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Salt Lake City, 1974;
conductor, music director, Mormon Symphony and Chorus, Salt Lake City, since 1974. Conductor Nashua (N.H.) Choral Society, 1964-1967, Nashua Symphony, 1966-1971. Choral director Mount Ida Junior College, Needham, Massachusetts, 1965-1971.
Guest conductor various orchestras and choirs. Adjudicator Sterling Silver Awards and various school orchestras, Salt Lake City, since 1975.
Very close and personal relationship between God and each individual is possible because God is literally the father of all human beings.
Served with United States Navy, 1953-1957. Member American Federation Musicians, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Symphony League.
Married Fay Ruth McKinney, December 18, 1954. Children: Robert, Sabrina, Ezra, Paul, Peter, Tonya, Natosha, Spencer, Andrew.