Person Sheet
NameAllen Irvine McHose
Birth14 May 1902, Lancaster, Lancaster, PA
Death14 Sep 1986, Naples, NY
FatherClarence Norton McHose (1877-1963)
MotherMargaretta Vollmer (1876-1970)
Misc. Notes
From: http://www.esm.rochester.edu/about/portraits/mchose/
Allen McHose (1902-1986) was associate director of Eastman, chair of the theory department, and professor of theory. Mr. McHose spent 35 years as an organist and choirmaster of the Brick Presbyterian Church and also served as director of Eastman’s summer music program, during which he launched the popular concert series, Arranger’s Holiday. During his 38 years at the School, Mr. McHose was valued for his inherent leadership ability and regarded as one of the great theorists of his time.
Allen McHose (1902-1986) was associate director of Eastman, chair of the theory department, and professor of theory. Mr. McHose spent 35 years as an organist and choirmaster of the Brick Presbyterian Church and also served as director of Eastman’s summer music program, during which he launched the popular concert series, Arranger’s Holiday. During his 38 years at the School, Mr. McHose was valued for his inherent leadership ability and regarded as one of the great theorists of his time.
Spouses
1Helen Elizabeth Kelley
Birth21 Jun 1904, , Canandaigua, , NY
Death17 Dec 1964, , New York, New York, NY
Marriage8 Apr 1928, , Rochester, , NY
ChildrenDavid Irvine (1929-2007)
2Dorothy Louise Hutcheon
Birth15 Sep 1911, , New Rochelle, , NY
Marriage11 Jun 1966