Livingstone, professor emeritus, dies

Born in Berlin in 1915, Livingstone graduated in 1932 from the College Francais in Germany. After coming to the United States in 1946, Livingstone ultimately received four degrees from Rochester--first in secondary school education and history and then, from the Eastman School, bachelor's and master's degrees in music (in 1949 and 1952, respectively) and a Ph.D. in musicology (in 1962). While studying for his degrees, he taught at Eastman and on the River Campus.

For much of his professional life (1960 to 1980), Livingstone was a professor of humanities and chair of the fine arts department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 1962, he was appointed professor of musicology at the Eastman School Summer Sessions, a position he held through 1988. He wrote numerous articles and papers, and was a frequent lecturer in musicology on both the national and international levels.

Surviving are his wife, Teresa Marotta Livingstone of Rochester; a daughter and son-in-law, Erika and William Gold of Maplewood, N.J.; a sister, Edith Frederiksen; and grandsons, nieces, and nephews.

Donations may be made in Livingstone's memory to the Eastman School musicology department.