Background
Olson, Robert Wallace was born on January 6, 1933 in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Olaf Sigurd and Martha (Mast) Olson.
Olson, Robert Wallace was born on January 6, 1933 in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Olaf Sigurd and Martha (Mast) Olson.
Bachelor of Music cum laude, University Arizona, Tucson, 1956. Master of Music, University Arizona, 1958. Student, Vienna Academy (Opera School), 1963—1964.
Doctor of Music, University Illinois, 1972.
Professional singer Omaha Civic Opera, Skylight Opera Company, Milwaukee, 1964—1965. Adjunct professor Offenlige Laererskole, Berhen, Norway, 1965—1967. Assistant professor North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1967—1971, associate professor, 1971—1975, professor, 1975—1994.
Member faculty senate North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1969—1972, 1979—1982. Partner The Voice Institute, Fargo, 1990—1997. Visiting professor Maharishi International University, Fairfield, Iowa, 1994—1999, MSUM, Moorhead, Minnesota, since 1996.
Captain United States Air Force, 1956-1976.
Frequent performer of concerts, oratorio, opera, lecturer on vocal health. Member of American Civil Liberties Union, American Association of University Professors (president North Dakota 1970-1975), National Association Teachers of Singing (lt.gov. North Dakota 1972-1975).
Married Beverly A. Davis, March 17, 1955. Children: Joyce;1 child Jennifer L.