Manning, Robert H. (1929-2020)
Date Updated
11-18-2020
Department
Music
Academic Rank
Professor
Year Retired from SJSU
1992
Educational Background
University of Southern California, 1958 MM
Drake University, 1951 BME
Teaching Experience
San Jose State University, 1968-1992
Fremont Union High School District, 1970-1981
University of Montana, Summer 1970
Bakersfield College, CA, 1967-1968
East Bakersfield High School, CA, 1960-1968
Idyllwild Arts Foundation, Summers 1959, 61, 62, 66
Wasco High School, CA, 1955-1960
Western State College of Colorado, Summers 1954-1958
McFarland Elementary Schools, CA, 1953-1955
Administrative and Professional Experience
Kern Philharmonic Orchestra, Bakersfield, CA, Principal Bass, 1953‑68.
Santa Clara Philharmonic, Principal Bass, 1968‑70.
San Jose Symphony Orchestra, Principal Bass, 1969 to present.
Clinician, Festival Adjudicator, Conductor of Honor Orchestras in the Bay Area and Central California, 1955‑1980.
Music Educators National Conference Life.
Phi Kappa Phi.
International Society of Bassists.
American Federation of Musicians.
State wide orchestral representative to the California Music Educators' Association, 1970‑72.
Director of Music for Stone Church of Willow Glen, San Jose, CA 1968‑85.
Selected Publications
Authored 10 journal articles for the CMEA state publication on orchestral literature, methods, and conducting.
Files
Personal Commentary
As a musician and teacher I feel fortunate to be able to work in two professions which attempt to make the world a better place. As a teacher, there is real satisfaction in helping young people experience the truth and beauty music provides. As an orchestral musician, it is rewarding to be part of the music‑making which our culture desperately needs.
Date Completed: 9/96
Adapted from: Biographies of Retired Faculty San Jose State University 1997: A Project of the Emeritus Faculty Association of San Jose State University. San Jose, CA: The University, 1997.