Ernst was a student at Concordia Academy, 1945—1949; Bachelor, University Washington, 1953; and Master of Fine Arts, University Washington, 1955.
He was Illustrator at the Boeing Company, Seattle, 1954—1955; Instructor Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, 1955—1956 and Ashland College, Ohio, 1956—1957. Head art department Valparaiso University, Indiana, 1957—1960. He was free lance artist, designer, 1959—1983; Designer Charles Stade & Associate, Park Ridge, Illinois, 1960—1964; and Department chairman Seattle Pacific University, 1964—1967.
Principal Ernst Schwidder Associate, Steilacoom, since 1983. Member faculty Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, 1967—1998, department chairman school arts, 1967—1975, 1978—1983, professor design school arts, since 1974. Member Lutheran Commission Architecture, St. Louis.
Consultant on art and architecture American Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Liturgy consultant Roman Catholic Archdiocese Seattle.
Ernst Schwidder has been listed as a notable artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.
He is a member of Lutheran Commission Architecture, St. Louis. Consultant art and architecture American Lutheran Church, Minneapolis and liturgical consultant Roman Catholic Archdiocese Seattle.
Audio Archive
Schwidder, Ernst
Recordings
Recent Additions
Vespers September 22, 1974 and Choir Anthem
Vespers January 1, 1975 – New Every Morning
Vespers January 31, 1975 with Paul Logan – Ready Your Sky
Vespers January 28, 1975 with Ted Olson – Anxiety
Vespers January 27, 1975 with Ann Peterson – Obstacle Course
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Holden wishes to express appreciation to PLU, Pacific Lutheran University, for their support of the Holden Audio Archive Project.
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