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Rex Underwood

Categories: 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, Eugene, Musician

Rex Underwood
Source: LCHM KE3316

Rex Underwood (violinist) taught Orchestra and Strings at the UO School of Music between 1919-1947.

Prior to becoming to the UO he was with the Leipsic Royal Conservatory of Music and the Royal Bavarian Conservatory of Music. He studied with Joseph Olheizer, Chicago, Hans Becker, Leipzic, Michael Press, Berlin, and Ostrovsky, London.

Director of the University Orchestra

“The University Orchestra, under the leadership of Rex Underwood, has become one of the most important campus organizations. It is made up of the best musical talent in the University…” -Source: 1925 Oregana (UO Yearbook)

 

 

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