Background
Blasch, Robert Edward was born on July 1, 1931 in New York City. Son of Ferdinand and Theresa Frida (Weigand) Blasch.
Blasch, Robert Edward was born on July 1, 1931 in New York City. Son of Ferdinand and Theresa Frida (Weigand) Blasch.
Bachelor summa cum laude in Mathematics, Music, Hofstra University, 1952. Master of Arts, University Illinois, 1953. Bachelor of Music with distinction, then Master of Music, University Michigan, 1959.
Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1971.
Chairman piano department Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, Virginia, 1959-1962. Professional accompanist University Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 1962-1963. Instructor Slippery Rock (Pennsylvania) University, 1964-1965.
Professor music Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, since 1965. Presenter piano recitals various cultural and educational organizations, since 1950, group piano, keyboard and multimedia teacher, Richmond, Virginia, since 1996. Pianist in chamber ensemble.
Piano soloist for European and United States tours University Michigan Men's Glee Club, 1958-1959. Director, conductor monster piano concerts, 1983-1995. Panelist and lecturer, museum director community museum.
Lecturer at national conventions.
Chorister, lay reader St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Bon Air, Virginia, 1979, director St. Michael's Handbell Choir, 1987-1993. Corporal, bandsman United States Army, 1953-1955. Member College Music Society, Music Teachers National Association, Virginia Music Teachers Association, Richmond Music Teachers Association, Music Educators National Conference, Virginia Music Educators Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi (president Longwood College chapter 1970-1972).
Married Betty Lou Russell, August 26, 1966. Children: Stephen Ross, Carolyn Theresa.