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Florence Birdwell was born on 31 December, 1924 in United States, is an American educator, musician, and singer (1924–2021). Discover Florence Birdwell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?

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Born 31 December 1924
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Date of death 15 February, 2021
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1924

Florence Gillam Birdwell (September 3, 1924 – February 15, 2021), sometimes referred to as Flo Birdwell, was an American educator, musician, and singer.

She taught musical theater and opera singing for more than six decades.

1945

She studied voice under Inez Silberg at Oklahoma City University (OCU), where she earned undergraduate (1945) and graduate degrees.

After additional instruction, Birdwell returned to OCU where she joined the voice faculty.

Upon her death in 2021 at the age of 96, The New York Times noted that during her 67 years on as an OCU faculty member, she established "herself as a dramatic, no-nonsense mentor. She helped aspiring musical theater and opera singers unlock the mysteries of captivating an audience, but she could also make her students weep with her candid feedback on their progress."

1946

She served as a professor of voice at the Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University from 1946 to 2013, and afterwards periodically teaching master classes as a professor emerita.

In 2024, the National Association of Teachers of Singers honored Birdwell's career and contributions by naming the first prize of its annual National Musical Theatre Competition "The Florence Birdwell Award."

The competition, held in New York City and featuring O'Hara as honorary host, took place on Jan. 8, 2024.

Born Florence Gillam Hobin in Douglas, Arizona, Birdwell was the daughter of Warner and Grace (Gillam) Hobin.

She was raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Lawton, Oklahoma.

1981

Birdwell's students have included Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O'Hara, Lara Teeter and Miss America 1981 Susan Powell.

1985

Birdwell received the state's highest arts honor, the Governor's Arts Award in 1985 from Oklahoma Governor George Nigh.

1990

In 1990, OCU established the Florence Birdwell Vocal Scholarship Fund in her honor.

2004

In 2004, she was recognized as a Member Laureate of Sigma Alpha Iota, an international music fraternity for women.

2007

In March 2007, Starry Night, a musical tribute to her lengthy teaching career, was held as a fundraising event to fund an endowed chair in Birdwell's name at the university.