Background
Barasch, Shirley Ruth was born on January 13, 1933 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Irving Arthur and Elizabeth (Karpilow) Schiffman.
Barasch, Shirley Ruth was born on January 13, 1933 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Irving Arthur and Elizabeth (Karpilow) Schiffman.
Bachelor in English, Speech-Theatre, History, University Pittsburgh, 1954. Bachelor of Music, Duquesne University, 1969. Master of Music in Vocal Performance, Duquesne University, 1969.
Master of Education, University Pittsburgh, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1976.
Teacher English, speech and drama J.T. Hutchinson Junior High School, Lubbock, Texas, 1954-1956. Teacher drama and music Ursuline Academy and Hebrew Institute, Pittsburgh, 1958-1979. Voice teacher Centers for Musically Talented, Board of Education, 1968-1979.
Teacher music and speech Point Park Academy, Point Park College, 1969-1972. Assistant professor education Point Park College, 1969-1974, associate professor, director student teaching, 1974-1980, professor education and music, fine arts director, 1981-1986, director music, since 1981, chair department fine, applied and performing arts, 1993-1998, professor emerita, 2005. Consultant music
Contributor master classes, writer text chapter for Generations Together.
Presenter workshops/master classes in museum theatre/acting, 1999, 2000.
Board of directors Pittsburgh Boys and Girls Choir, 1986-1993, Pittsburgh Concert. Society,1988-. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (Special award), National Association Teachers of Singing (board directors 1989-1991), Music Education National Association, Early Childhood Association, Tuesday Museum, Children's Theatre Association, Theater Alliance, Mu Phi Upsilon.
Married Ronald Henry Barasch, August 15, 1954. Children: Larry E., Karen B., Miriam S.