Background
Larsen, Robert LeRoy was born on November 28, 1934 in Walnut, Iowa, United States. Son of George Dewey and Maine M. (Mickel) Larsen.
Larsen, Robert LeRoy was born on November 28, 1934 in Walnut, Iowa, United States. Son of George Dewey and Maine M. (Mickel) Larsen.
Bachelor of Music, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa, 1956. Master of Music, University Michigan, 1958. Doctor of Music, Indiana University, 1972.
Music professor Simpson College, since 1957, chairman music department, 1965-1999. Founder, artistic director Des Moines Metropolitan Opera, since 1973, museum and stage director over 100 productions, since 1973.
Member American Choral Director Association, National Opera Association, Music Teachers National Association, Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (faculty advisor).