Background
Underwood, TRoy Jervis was born on March 10, 1932 in Harrold, Texas, United States. Son of Edgar Underwood and Hazel Valley (Haralson Underwood Schleigh) Barone.
Underwood, TRoy Jervis was born on March 10, 1932 in Harrold, Texas, United States. Son of Edgar Underwood and Hazel Valley (Haralson Underwood Schleigh) Barone.
Bachelor of Music, North Texas State University, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, North Texas State University, 1970; Master of Music, University of Illinois, 1957.
Band director West Unity Junior High School, Sadorus, Illinois, 1955-1956. Director band and choir St. Joseph (Illinois) High School, 1956-1957. Instructor in music University Texas, Austin, 1957-1960.
Associate professor Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, 1960-1971. Professor Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, since 1971. President faculty senate Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1992-1993.
Principal flutist Memphis Symphony Orchestra, 1964-1984. Instructor in flute Gunnison (Colorado) Summer Music Camp, 1957-1962. Flute music reviewer Woodwind World, Brass and Percussion, 1970-1975, Flute Forum. since 1985.
Member National Flute Association (chair new music committee 1975-1978), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (secretary, treasurer 1982-1985, vice president 1985-1988, national president 1988-1991, national historian since 1991).
Married Carmen Palacios, June 4, 1954. Children: Cynthia Ellen, Analynn, Michael Edgar.