Background
Baisley, Robert William was born on April 5, 1923 in New Haven. Son of Joseph V. and Mary (Bergin) Baisley.
Baisley, Robert William was born on April 5, 1923 in New Haven. Son of Joseph V. and Mary (Bergin) Baisley.
Bachelor of Music, Yale University, 1949; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1950.
Teacher, Cherry Lawn School, Darien, Connecticut, 1950-1951; director, Neighborhood Music School, New Haven, 1951-1956; assistant professor piano, Executive officer School Music, Yale University, New Haven, 1956-1965; professor music, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1965-1987; department chairman music, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1965-1979.
Volunteer United Fund, New Haven, 1951-1965. Representative to Council of Social Agencies, 1951-1960. Member advisory council Salvation Army, 1963-1965.
Board directors Central Pennsylvania Festival of Arts (president 1969-1971). Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member College Music Society, Yale University School Music Alumni Association (president 1979-1982, 89-94, executive committee 1977-1997).
Married Jean Shanley, July 30, 1955. Children: Joan Ann, Susan Jean, Elizabeth Veronica.