Background
McFarland, Ronald George was born on April 20, 1928 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Son of George Millard McFarland and Anna Belle Hagy.
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McFarland, Ronald George was born on April 20, 1928 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Son of George Millard McFarland and Anna Belle Hagy.
Student, Arnold Schoenberg Studio, Brendwood, California, 1946—1948. Student, Carpenter Music Studio, San Bernardino, 1944—1948. Student, Leginska Piano Studio, Hollywood, California, 1945—1952.
Student, Sheinfeld Studio, San Francisco, 1969—1971. Student, San Francisco State University, 1961—1966.
Principal instructor McFarland Piano Studio, Tiburon, California, since 1962. Piano teacher, composer-in-residence San Domenico School, Fairfax, 1966—1972. Member artist advisory committee Old First Concerts, San Francisco, since 1994.
Board directors, founding member Composers, Inc., San Francisco, 1984—1988. Member of Music Teachers Association California (registered teacher piano and composition, chairman music competition 1970-1972, 1st prize 1975, 1988, 1981, 1982, 1985), Landmark Society, Belvedere-Tiburon Library.
