Carmichael, John, 1930-

Carmichael, a composer born in Melbourne in 1930. He studied piano with performers Margaret Scholfield and Raymond Lambert at the Melbourne Conservatorium in 1947. Since that time he has established himself as an orchestral composer focussing on instruments such as piano, clarinet, saxophone, flute and trumpet.

From the description of Papers of John Carmichael [manuscript]. 1977-2004. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224750965

John K. "Jack" Carmichael, Jr. was born July 3, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana. He graduated from Muncie Central High School and then Indiana University in 1958 with an A.B. degree in government. Carmichael enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He taught social studies at Farmland High School (Monroe Central High School) from 1958-1961. Carmichael began his career in politics as the Administrative Assistant to Congressman Ralph Harvey, of the Tenth District of Indiana, serving 1958-1966. Carmichael also served as Delaware County Clerk from 1968-1971 and as a political advisor to Ball Corporation. Socially he maintained membership in many organizations including Sons of the American Revolution, Kiwanis Club, Barons of Magna Charta and others. Carmichael was also active in the religious sector with activities such as the Gateway Center and the Billy Graham Crusade.

From the description of John K. Carmichael papers and photographs, 1892-2007. (Ball State University Library). WorldCat record id: 606912729