Background
Chobaz, Raymond Arthur was born on January 27, 1947 in Basel, Switzerland. Son of Raymond Francois and Ottilia Notta (Keiser) Chobaz. came to the United States, 1972.
Chobaz, Raymond Arthur was born on January 27, 1947 in Basel, Switzerland. Son of Raymond Francois and Ottilia Notta (Keiser) Chobaz. came to the United States, 1972.
Bachelor of Science, Real Gymnasium, Basel, 1967; Master of Arts, Conservatory, Basel, 1972; Master of Music, U. Utah, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Utah, 1977; diploma in conducting, Vienna Conservatory, 1978; diploma in conducting, NOS Hilversum, The Netherlands, 1978; diploma in conducting, Loma Linda U., 1985.
Assistant conductor, U. Utah Symphony Orchestra, Salt Lake City, 1973-1975; associate conductor, Utah Youth Symphony Orchestra, Salt Lake City, 1973-1977; music director, conductor, New Music Ensemble, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1975-1977; associate music director, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Salt Lake City, 1975-1977, 81-82; principal guest conductor, Murray Symphony Orchestra, Salt Lake City, 1981-1984; music director, conductor, U. Florida Symphony Orchestra, Gainesville, since 1982; music director, conductor, Gainesville Chamber Orchestra, since 1983. Principal guest conductor Brevard Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne, Florida, since 1986. Music director U. Florida Performing Arts Series, Gainesville, since 1982, Florida Arts Celebration, Gainesville, since 1983.
Married Beth Shari Schneider, June 27, 1980. Children: Ariel, Mischa.
