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Phyllis Rykala Nelson

Born: 02/26/1924   East Lake , MI
Died: 09/10/2009
Parents: John J. and Kathryn Rykala
Spouse: Henry M. Nelson
Children: Christine, Jack, Kathy
Address(es):
Permanent :
Last Known
East Lansing , MI

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Songs of the Railroads
- Compiler 		Non Fiction Adult , Children , Teen East Lansing, MI : PRN Press 1990
Image of Michigan Song Bag: Authentic Ethnic and Composed Music About Indians, Lumberjacks, Great Lakes, Ethnic Groups, Universities, Composed Songs Michigan Song Bag: Authentic Ethnic and Composed Music About Indians, Lumberjacks, Great Lakes, Ethnic Groups, Universities, Composed Songs Non Fiction , Michigan Adult , Children , Teen East Lansing, MI : PRN Press 1986
What is the aim or goal of your writing: Desire to make a contribution to needs in my profession.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
Elementary Music Teacher of the Year: Michigan Education Association 1978

Memberships:

Name Date
America Orff-Schulwerk Association; National Federation of Music Clubs, Lansing chapter; Association of Retired School Personnel
Church choir director for 19 years. Did programs for local Matinee Musicale

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Master of Arts (M.A.) Michigan State University East Lansing , MI 1969
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Michigan State University East Lansing , MI 1944
Attended
- Orff summer sessions 		Orff Institute Salzburg, Austria

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Instructor
- Taught summer courses 		Michigan State University East Lansing , MI 1987 -1990
Elementary Music Teacher East Lansing Schools East Lansing , MI 1952 -1983
Elementary music teacher Williamston Public Schools Williamston , MI 1944 -1949
- Gave workshops throughout Michigan for University of Michigan Midwest Conference

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