Background
Wada, Toshimasa Francis was born on January 5, 1945 in Kiryu, Japan. Came to the United States, 1965. Son of Motoharu and Fusa Wada.
Wada, Toshimasa Francis was born on January 5, 1945 in Kiryu, Japan. Came to the United States, 1965. Son of Motoharu and Fusa Wada.
Bachelor of Music, Catholic University America, Washington, 1971. Master of Music, Catholic University America, Washington, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Fitchburg (Massachusetts) State College, 1994.
Music director Church Little Flower, Bethesda, Maryland, 1969-1972. Teacher Chatham (New Jersey) Boro Schools, 1972-1978, Platte Valley Academy, Shelton, Nebraska, 1978-1979. Assistant professor Union College, Lincoln, 1979-1983.
Associate professor Atlantic Union College, South Lancaster, 1992-2000, assistant professor Massachusetts, 1983-1986. Director chamber orchestra Holy Cross College, Worcester, 1987-1992. Conductor Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra, 1987-1990, Thayer Symphony Orchestra, South Lancaster, since 1983.
Artistic director chamber orchestra Clark University, Worcester, 1988-1991.
Board directors Workers Credit Union, Fitchburg, since 1998, North Central United Way, since 1999.
Married Nancy Jeanne Stouffer, October 16, 1971. Children: Merrycarol Yumi, Christina Naomi, Paul, Danny, Laura Kimi.