Sherrill Edna Redd

Background

Redd, Sherrill Edna was born on August 26, 1935 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Daughter of Reuben Merritt and Edna (Johnson) Drake.

Education

Student, Brigham Young University, 1955. Bachelor of Music with honors, Idaho State University, 1974. Postgraduate in Voice, Idaho State University, 1985.

Postgraduate in Composition, Idaho State University, 1990.

Career

Piano accompanist Kasai Dance Studio, Pocatello, Idaho, 1947-1953, Elementary Laboratory School Music, Provo, Utah, 1954-1956, Poulsen Dance Studio, Provo, 1954. History Department secretary Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1978-1981. General music specialist School District #25, 1984-1991.

Adjunct music lecturer Idaho State University, since 1978. Vocal, choral and solo adjudicator various school district festivals, since 1972. Vocal, instrumental adjudicator various music clubs, Idaho, since 1990.

Numerous solo soprano recitals, Idaho, Utah, (in Churches) Switzerland, Wales, London. Invited to sing with International Skating Union Concert Choir in Cambridge, England under Sir John Aldous, 1993. Soloist Hansel and Gretel, 1988, Phantom of the Opera, 1990-1993.

Accompanist Amahl and the Night Visitors, 1989. Faculty member Summer Music Camp, Idaho State University, 1987-1989. Choral, music director Camerata Singers, Pocatello, 1991-1993.

Chairman, instructor Junior Composers, Idaho Music Club, Pocatello, 1993-1995. Joint recitals with Doctor James Drake, Utah State University.

Achievements

• Sherrill Edna Redd has been listed as a noteworthy freelance/self-employed music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

Those who choose not to follow Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will receive a reward according to what they have done in this life, but they will not enjoy the glory of living in the presence of God.

Membership

Member National Association Teachers Singing, Pocatello Music Club (vice president 1998, president 1999-1900), Pocatello Literature Club (secretary since 1998).

Interests

• Reading, composing, travel, quilting, geneology.

Connections

Married John Paul Redd, December 21, 1954. Children: John D., Jane A., Paul M., Susan E., Rebecca S., Diane M., Phillip J., Andrew H.

Father:

Reuben Merritt Drake

Mother:

Edna (Johnson) Drake

Spouse:

John Paul Redd

child:

Jane A. Redd

child:

Andrew H. Redd

child:

Susan E. Redd

child:

Diane M. Redd

child:

Phillip J. Redd

child:

Rebecca S. Redd

child:

John D. Redd

child:

Paul M. Redd