Ralph Lyman

Lyman was born in Madrid, Iowa, and earned a bachelor's degree in music from Grinnell College in 1907.

[1][2][3] He was the soloist in the glee club for most of his time at Grinnell, and was subsequently known for his work with choruses.

[4] He began his career as director of the music school of Franklin Academy in Nebraska.

[1] Under his direction, the Pomona men's glee club won the national title in 1932.

[1] Lyman was awarded an honorary doctorate in music by Grinnell College in 1946.