Background
Hurwitz, Robert Irving was born on November 7, 1939 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Solomon and Rose (Miller) Hurwitz.
Hurwitz, Robert Irving was born on November 7, 1939 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Solomon and Rose (Miller) Hurwitz.
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Brooklyn College, 1961. Master of Music in Theory, Indiana University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy in Music Theory, Indiana University, 1970.
Instructor music, U. Oregon, Eugene, 1965-1968;
assistant professor, U. Oregon, Eugene, 1968-1972;
associate professor, U. Oregon, Eugene, 1972-1986;
professor, U. Oregon, Eugene, since 1986;
music director, Oregon Mozart Players, Eugene, 1982-1991. Visiting professor U. Arizona, Tucson, 1975-1976. Chief music reader Advanced Placement Program, Ednl.
Testing Svc., Princeton, New Jersey, 1987-1991. Coordinator undergraduate studies school music U. Oregon, Eugene, since 1995.
Member American Musicol. Society, Society for Music Theory, College Music Society (president Pacific Northwest chapter 1991-1993).
Married Mary Virginia Leonard, August 17, 1965. Children: Rachel Ellen, Celia Elizabeth, Alison Carol.