Robert Dale Herrema

Background

Herrema, Robert Dale was born on April 2, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Ted and Mae Herrema.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Vocal Music, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, 1964—1964. MM, University of Michigan, 1966—1966.

Career

Choirmaster/organist Numerous churches, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1958—1966. Visiting lecturer Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1967—1970. Assistant professor Elmira College, New York, 1970—1973.

Associate professor Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, since 1973. Guest conductor various schools and churches, Pennsylvania, 1973—1995. Teacher South Chrstian High School, Cutlerville, Michigan, 1964—1965.

Choir director Covenant Presbyterian Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1968—1970. Founder, musical director Community Singers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1968—1970. Music director Cantata Singers of Elmira, New York, 1971—1975.

Music critic Scranton Tribune, 1973—1981. Choirmaster St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton, 1975—1977. Minister of music First Presbyterian Church, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, 1977—1985.

Founder, artistic director Robert Dale Chorale, Clarks Summit, since 1978. Choirmaster St. Luke's Episcopalian Church, Scranton, 1986—1995.

Achievements

• Robert Dale Herrema has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Lackawanna Arts Council, Scranton, 1978—1980. Founder and musical director Robert Dale Chorale, 1977—2003. Member of Chorus American (associate), International Federation for Choral Music (associate), College Music Society (life), American Choral Director Association (life).

Connections

Married Joyce A Peuler, August 10, 1962. Children: Robert Todd, Christi L Petersen, Kevin Michael.

Father:

Ted Herrema

Mother:

Mae Herrema

Spouse:

Joyce A Peuler

child:

Kevin Michael Herrema

child:

Christi L Petersen Herrema

child:

Robert Todd Herrema