Background
Keraus, Ruth Kathleen was born on September 26, 1932 in Hays, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Arthur S. and Velma Ruth (Smith) Keraus.
Keraus, Ruth Kathleen was born on September 26, 1932 in Hays, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Arthur S. and Velma Ruth (Smith) Keraus.
Bachelor, BME, College Emporia, 1954; MM, University of Michigan, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Eastman School Music, 1972.
Music teacher, Belle Plaine (Kansas) H.S., 1954-1956; music teacher, Mary Holmes H.S., Junior College, West Point, Mississippi, 1958-1960; music teacher, Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, since 1960.
Elder Presbyterian Church, Mount Pleasant, 1983-1986, 92-95, choir director, teacher Sunday school, 1990-1994. Member American Association of University Professors (officer, state vice president 1986-1992), International Double Reed Society, International Music Educators Association (service award 1993), Music Educators National Conference, Iowa Music Educators Association, Mount Pleasant Concert Association (board of directors since 1962).