Background
Croan, Robert James was born on April 30, 1937 in New York City. Son of Sydney Joseph and Sylvia (Zorn) Croan.
Croan, Robert James was born on April 30, 1937 in New York City. Son of Sydney Joseph and Sylvia (Zorn) Croan.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1958. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Boston University, 1968.
Professor voice Duquesne University School of Music, Pittsburgh, 1962-2000, chairman, 1983-2000. Retired Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 1999, music critic, 1964-1999, senior editor, since 1999.
Member Music Critics Association North America (chairman educational activities 1978-1990, president 1997-2001), National Association Teachers of Singing.