Background
Bishop, Ruth Ann was born on February 21, 1942 in Homewood, Illinois, United States. Daughter of George Bernard and Grace Mildred (Hoke) Riddle.
coloratura soprano voice educator
Bishop, Ruth Ann was born on February 21, 1942 in Homewood, Illinois, United States. Daughter of George Bernard and Grace Mildred (Hoke) Riddle.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, University Illinois, 1962. Master of Music in Voice, Catholic University America, 1972. Postgraduate, University Maryland, 1975.
Music teacher Prince Georges County (Maryland) Schools, 1963-1971, Yamaha Music Company, College Park, Maryland, 1971-1973. Voice teacher Prince Georges Community College, Largo, 1972-1975, University Maryland, College Park, 1975. Professional lecturer voice Chicago Museum College Roosevelt University, 1977-1982.
Teacher voice McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 1978-1997. Instructor voice Elgin (Illinois) Community College, 1981-1997. Private voice teacher Crystal Lake, 1975-1997, Charlottesville, Virginia, since 1997.
Teacher chorus, music and drama Burley Middle School, 1997. Assistant professor music Piedmont Virginia Community College, since 1998. Director music Epworth United Methodist Church, Elgin, 1984-1986, Cherub choir 1st Congressional Church, Crystal Lake, 1986-1988.
Member Camerata Singers, Lake Forest, 1988, Arts Chorale of Elgin Choral Union. Performer, vocal director Woodstock (Illinois) Museum Theatre Company, 1983-1997. Soprano soloist International Band Festival, Besana Brianza, Italy, 1993.
Private voice teacher, Charlottesville, Virginia, since 1997.
Board directors Opera Society Charlottesville, 1998-2000. Member National Association Teachers Singing (chapter recording secretary 1984-1986, board member Chicago chapter 1995-1997), Music Teachers National Association, Sigma Alpha Iota, Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Delta.
Married John Allen Reinhardt, June 9, 1962 (divorced 1975). Children: Laura, Jonathon. Married Merrill Edward Bishop, August 16, 1975.
Stepchildren: Mark, Lynn.