Ferguson, Donald N. (Donald Nivison), 1882-1985

Donald Nivison Ferguson received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin in 1904, studied privately in London and began teaching piano and directing the West High School orchestra in 1909. In 1914, he joined the University of Minnesota faculty and founded the University Symphony Orchestra. He received his M.A. in 1922. Ferguson was the author of several books, a founder and director of the Bach Society, and wrote program notes for the Minneapolis Symphony. After mandatory retirement from the University of Minnesota, Ferguson became head of the Music Dept. of Macalester College, and remained there 9 years. The University of Minnesota's music building, Ferguson Hall, was named in his honor.

From the description of Donald Nivison Ferguson papers, 1922-1985. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62493075

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