Background
House, Robert William was born on November 28, 1920 in Bristow, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Richard Morton and Elizabeth (Swartz) House.
House, Robert William was born on November 28, 1920 in Bristow, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Richard Morton and Elizabeth (Swartz) House.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Oklahoma State University, 1941; Master of Music, Eastman School Music, 1942; Doctor of Education, University of Illinois, 1954.
Assistant professor band, cello, wind instruments, Nebraska State College, Kearney, 1946-1955; professor orchestra, cello and music education, chairman music Department, University Minnesota, Duluth, 1955-1967; director, School Music, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1967-1976; head music department, East Texas State University, 1976-1984; orchestra director, East Texas State University, 1984-1989. Consultant Ednl. Testing Service, 1962-1966.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Association Schools Music (panel evaluators 1966-1976, Chairman of Commission on teacher education in music 1963-1967, Chairman of Commission on ethics 1970-1972, commission on research and publications 1973-1975, Chairman of Commission nominations 1980-1981), Music Educators Research Council (national chairman 1958-1960), Music Educators National Conference (member publications planning committee 1972-1982, chairman 1976-1982, president-elect North Central division 1974-1976, member committee for advancement music education 1976-1980), American String Teachers Association (secretary Texas unit 1978-1980).
Married Esther Jean Hawkins, June 5, 1943 (deceased October 1977). Children: R. Edmund, Richard M., Russell L., Kathryn M. Married Mary Elaine Thornton Wallace, March 12, 1979 (deceased January 2007).