Background
Bays, Robert Earl was born on April 8, 1921 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, United States. Son of J.W. and Bertie (Cole) Bays.
music educator university administrator
Bays, Robert Earl was born on April 8, 1921 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, United States. Son of J.W. and Bertie (Cole) Bays.
Bachelor of Science, Emporia (Kansas) State University, 1946; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, George Peabody College, Nashville, 1953.
Professor, School Music, George Peabody College, 1953-1965;
director, School Music, 1965-1969;
department chairman music, University Texas, Austin, 1969-1974;
director, School Music, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1974-1986. Consultant in field; member academic music advisory panel Office Cultural Presentations, International Communications Agency, 1974-1979. Member graduate commission National Association Schools Music, 1970-1976, vice president, 1976-1979, president, 1979-1982.
Chairman publications planning committee Music Educators National Conference, 1970-1976.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member College Music Society (vice president 1975-1977), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Cleis Armour, May 25, 1946. Children: Deborah Lynn, Rebecca Annual.