Occupation: Vocal Teacher
Born: Camden, New Jersey
Education:
MusM, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA (1982)
MusB in Music Education, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA (1980)
Certifications:
Teacher of Music, Grades K-12, State of New Jersey; Teacher of Music, Grades K-12, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Career:
Vocal Teacher, Waterford Township School District, Atco, NJ (1985-2017)
Career Related:
Accompanist, Associate Director, Director, Cinnaminson Community Chorus, Cinnaminson, NJ (1972-Present)
Organist, Choir Director, Trinity Episcopal Church, Delran, NJ (1974-2016)
Creative Works:
Composer, “Sanctus”
Awards:
Recipient, Teacher Recognition Award, New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean (1988); Recipient, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts Alumni Graduation Award, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts Alumni Association (1980); Ezerman Piano Scholar, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts (1977)
Memberships:
Member, New Jersey Education Association
Family:
Son of Ralph Kurtz Blackford and Jean Mabel Blackford
Married: Susan C. Banyai
Stepchildren: Bryan; Meghan; Sarah J.
Hobbies:
Rare and unusual recordings; Collecting vintage wristwatches, radios and phonographs
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in American Education – 2007-2008, 8th Edition (pub. 2007)