Warren Arthur Bebbington

Background

Bebbington, Warren Arthur was born on April 25, 1952 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of Arthur and Violet Thelma Bebbington.

Education

Master of Arts, Queens College, 1977; Master of Music, U. Melbourne, 1978; Master in Philosphy, CUNY, 1979; Doctor of Philosophy, CUNY, 1983.

Career

Tutor, U. Melbourne, 1974-1976; research assistant, New York City, 1977; lecturer, Canberra School Music, Australia, 1979-1985; professor, dean, U. Queensland, St. Lucia, Australia, 1985-1991; professor, head School Music, U. Melbourne, since 1991. Member performing arts board Australia Council, since 1986. Conductor Canberra Youth Orchestra, 1981-1984.

Guest conductor various choirs and orchestras, Australia, since 1979.

Achievements

• Warren Arthur Bebbington has been listed as a notable University administrator, musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Musicological Society of Australia (Queensland chapter chairman since 1985), Australian Music Examinations Board (deputy chairman since 1987), Melbourne Cricket Club, Royal Victorian Aero Club.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, swimming, flying.

Connections

Married Evelyn Portek, January 25, 1981 (divorced 1990). Married Barbara Watson, July 13, 1991.

Father:

Arthur Bebbington

Mother:

Violet Thelma Bebbington

Spouse:

Evelyn Portek

Spouse:

Barbara Watson