After living in Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York City, he eventually settled at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, (Pennsylvania), where he taught for 27 years – until 1979 – as a professor of music.
Nach Stationen in Illinois, Pennsylvania und New York City kam er schließlich ans Muhlenberg College in Allentown (Pennsylvania), wo er 27 Jahre lang – bis 1979 – als Professor Musik unterrichtete.