Background
Ellis, Robert Harry was born on January 18, 1941 in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Dale and Lemma Ann (Layman) Ellis.
Ellis, Robert Harry was born on January 18, 1941 in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Dale and Lemma Ann (Layman) Ellis.
Bachelor in Education, Fairmont State College, 1962. Master of Music, West Virginia University, 1963. Postgraduate, University Cincinnati, 1972.
Music instructor Fairview and Farmington High School, West Virginia, 1963-1965. Associate professor music Glenville (West Virginia) State College, 1965-1968. Teaching fellow in music theory College-Conservatory Music University Cincinnati, 1968-1972.
Music instructor Rygaards International School, Copenhagen, 1972-1973. Owner, instructor Musitech Music Studio, Fairmont, West Virginia, since 1973. Music instructor Fairmont Catholic Grade School, since 1973.
Pastoral musician Parish St. Peter the Fisherman, Fairmont, since 1973. Member/composer Diocesan Music Commission, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, 1978-1990.
Member West Virginia Music Teachers Association (district chair 1988-1994, since 2001), National Pastoral Musicians (state president 1980-1986).