Background
Coyle, William Robert was born on March 16, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Avard Robert and Gladies Uella (Marsh) Coyle.
Coyle, William Robert was born on March 16, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Avard Robert and Gladies Uella (Marsh) Coyle.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1948. Doctor of Music (honorary) Vandercook College, 1993.
Teacher Public school, Columbus, 1949-1951. Founder, president Coyle Music Incorporated., Columbus, 1952. Vice president Buckeye Music Public Incorporated., 1958.
Partner Ohio Piano Leasing.
Treasurer Foundation for Advancement of Education in Music, 1986. Board directors Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.
Professional musician in hte Midwest and New York, 1943-1970. Leader Ziggy Coyle Orchestra, 1946-1965.
Contributor articles to musical publications Named Outstanding Young Manin Music Industry, 1966, Outstanding Alumnus of School of Music Ohio State University, 1991.
Recipient Outstanding Citizen award Ohio State University Alumni Association, 1982, Distinguished Svc. award Trustees Ohio State University, 1983, University Distinguished Svc. award, 1984. Small Business Administration/Columbus Chamber of C. award, 1983, special.dedication American Music Industry, 1987, Doctor"s Hospital of Columbus award, 1990.
Member of Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic (executive board 1987), American Federation Musicians, National Music Council, Music Industry Council, American Music Conference (director, secretary), National Association School Music Dealers (past president), National Association Music Merchants (chairman, past president), American Bandmasters Association (honorary), Ohio State University Alumni Association (treasurer, advisory board, Outstanding Citizen award 1982), Shriners, Mason, Faculty Ohio State University Club, President's Ohio State University Club, Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Beta Mu (honorary).
Married Marjorie Alden Coyle, June 13, 1956;1 child, Jeffrey Alan. 1 child, Jeffrey Alan.