Biography:

Musician; music teacher. Born– March 2, 1923, Birmingham. Parents– Henry Clifford and Marcia Powers (White) Barrett. Married– Betsy Joan Mason, July 23, 1955. Children– Three. Education– University of Alabama, B.S., 1948, M.A. 1949; studied at Juillard School of Music; Columbia University.  U.S. Navy, WWII.  Taught at the University of Alabama; played in several symphony orchestras; principal violinist for the Birmingham Symphony, 1950-1960; lecturer and performer at several meetings of the National Convention of Music Teachers. Member of the Alabama Music Teachers Association, American String Teachers Association, Music Educators National Conference, and Music Teachers National Association. Died November 15, 1978.

Source:

Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, 1978.

Publication(s):

The Viola; Complete Guide for Teachers and Students. University, Ala.; University of Alabama Press, 1972.