MA in Performance, University of South Florida
BS in Music Education, Columbus State University
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Richard Sparrow earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Columbus State University and has a master's degree in Performance from the University of South Florida. He became a member of The Florida Orchestra in 1984 where he still performs in the Horn section.
He is currently on faculty at Southeastern University, Hillsborough Community College, and Florida Southern College.