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Composers Bureau
Ralph R. Guenther
Biography
Born - Concordia, MO - 24 November 1914
Married - 1940 to Lavonne Greenhalge: Two daughters: Randie Sidlinger
and Sally Guenther
EDUCATION
- High School - Lexington, MO - 1933
- AB Degree, Central Methodist College, Fayette, MO - 1938
- MA Degree, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester,
N.Y. - 1939
- PhD Degree, Eastman School of Mus., U. of Rochester - 1948;
Was also awarded the Performers Certificate in Flute.
As a TEACHER:
- Lexington, MO High School - 1934-1937
- Butler, MO High School - 1939-1941
- Columbia School for Girls, Rochester, N.Y. - 1938-1939
- Sedalia, MO High School - 1941- 1946
- Rochester, N.Y, Public Schools - 1946-1948
- Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas - 1948-1980 (Professor
of Theory-Composition and Flute.)
As a CONDUCTOR:
- Public Schools Orchestra, Band and Chorus - 1934-1948
- Texas Christian University Symphony - 1950 -1966; and TCU Ballet
Orchestra
- Fort Worth All-City High School Orchestra - 1952- 1974
- Associate Conductor, Fort Worth Symphony - 1963 - 1975
- Musical Director, Fort Worth Symphony - 1971 - 1972
- Choirmaster, University Methodist Church, Fort Worth, Texas
- 1949-1968
- Conducted Annual Concerts with the Fort Worth League of Composers
Orchestra - 1958- 1975. Also, conducted for the FW Ballet Co.
As a PERFORMER:
- Solo Flute, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra - 1956-1980
- Solo Flute, Fort Worth Opera Orchestra - 1949-1983
- Played many recitals at TCU and throughout the Southwest with
his wife, Lavonne at the piano.
- Free-lance musician in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area.
- Played in Woodwind Quintets, and other chamber ensembles.
Retired in Seattle - 1987
Selected Compositions
Further Information
Contact Information
12503 Greenwood Ave. N, Apt. E-104
Seattle, WA 98133
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