After graduation, Dr. Lewis Whikehart invited me to do graduate work at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where he was teaching.\u00a0 After two grueling and challenging years I received my Master of Music in Vocal Performance in 1967.<\/p>\n
Right after graduation I married Bonnie Lobianco an SAI and we began our teaching\/performing careers.\u00a0 I was performing as a tenor soloist in recitals, oratorios and operas throughout the United States; while teaching school. My first position was at Rock Valley Community College in Rockford,Illinois. Then I took a leave of absence and studied at the Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison.\u00a0 Had a terrific voice teacher and great opportunities to perform.\u00a0 We\u00a0moved to Northfield , MN, where I taught at Carleton and St Olaf colleges. During that tenure, I sang with the MN Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, and in the Aspen Music Festival Chamber Choir<\/p>\n
Our son, Andrew, was born in 1970 and our daughter Nancy in 1974.\u00a0 Bonnie became full time MOM, but accompanied me on occasion.<\/p>\n
In 1979 we made a \u201cBIG\u201d move to Scottsdale, AZ. Where I began a new career \u2013<\/u>church ministry:\u00a0 First, Youth Ministry and then Music Ministry.\u00a0 For the past 15 years I have been a Dir. of Music for a large Catholic Parish in Shawnee, KS.—\u00a0 Enjoying conducting and teaching some talented vocalists. I have also taught at Avila Univ. and Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO.<\/p>\n
We have two grandchildren, Natalie, thirteen, and Peter, three, who live \u201ctoo far away\u201d in Jacksonville, FL.\u00a0 Our two miniature poodles keep us very active and happy. J<\/p>\n
THIS WAS FUN REVIEWING THE PAST 50 YEARS.\u00a0 Also, it is time for retirement.\u00a0 HA!<\/p>\n
I have been back to campus.\u00a0 One of my voice students graduated from Wesleyan and is now on Broadway!<\/p>\n
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God bless,<\/p>\n
John Rudzinski<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
After graduation, Dr. Lewis Whikehart invited me to do graduate work at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where he was teaching.\u00a0 After two grueling and challenging years I received my Master of Music in Vocal Performance in 1967. Right after … Continue reading