Background
Ryals, Ted L. was born on August 12, 1948 in Oklahoma City. Son of Marlin D. and Juanita O. (Bettes) Ryals.
Ryals, Ted L. was born on August 12, 1948 in Oklahoma City. Son of Marlin D. and Juanita O. (Bettes) Ryals.
Bachelor of Music, Oklahoma City University, 1970. Master of Music, Northwestern University, 1978. Postgraduate, Northwestern University, 1981.
Teaching assistant Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1976—1981. Subsidiary teacher District 11 and 20, Colorado Springs, 1981—1982. Director music 1st Christian Church, 1982—1983.
Representative Equitable, 1983—1984. Chairman board directors Our Public Company, since 1986. Assistant stage director Hinsdale Opera, Illinois, 1977—1978, associate stage director, 1978—1979.
With United States Navy, 1970-1976.
President Colorado Springs Chorale, 1983, guest soloist, 1981—1984. Baritone Pastors Choice Barbershop Quartet, 1981—1984. Member Colorado Springs City Council.
Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, National Association Teachers Singing, International Platform Association, Sertoma Club (vice president), Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Sandra Kaye Sickbert, June 20, 1969. Children: Hilarie Kaye, Melissa Kaye.