Background
Crager, Teddy Jack was born on December 27, 1925 in Lockney, Texas, United States. Son of Archie Jack and Ora Maye (Whitfill) Crager.
Crager, Teddy Jack was born on December 27, 1925 in Lockney, Texas, United States. Son of Archie Jack and Ora Maye (Whitfill) Crager.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Texas Tech University, 1949. Master of Science in Music Education, Texas Tech University, 1950. Master of Arts in Music Education, Teachers College University, New York City, 1954.
Doctor of Education, Teachers College University, New York City, 1955.
Band and orchestra director Lubbock (Texas) Public Schools, 1950-1959. Music professor, chairman West Texas State University, 1958-1964. Professional trumpet player with orchestras, symphonies, also television, film and night club appearances, 1950-1971.
Professor music Texas Woman's University, Denton, 1964-1965. Professor, associate dean School Music University Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1965-1991. Supervisor of music Lubbock Public Schools, 1956-1958.
Served to sergeant United States Air Force, 1946-1947, PTO. Member Music Educators National Conference, National Association Jazz Educators, Audio Engineering Society (education committee).
Married Patricia R. Bonham, March 21, 1967. Children: Bruce Lee, Teddi, Jack Earl.