Background
Ortiz, Adam Joseph was born on September 2, 1934 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of Adam Longoria and Luisa (Gonzalez) Ortiz.
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Adam Joseph Ortiz
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Bachelor of Music Education, University Southern Mississippi, also Master of Music.
Career
Choral conductor male chorus Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, 1956-1958, conductor annual Messiah presentations, since 1977. Choral music coordinator Columbia Broadcasting System, New Orleans, 1956-1958. Professor music, vocal therapist Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College, Jefferson Davis Campus, Gulfport, since 1969.
Singer leading roles operas and musical productions.
Conductor community chorus, Gulfport. Choral master Community Opera Association, Gulfport.
Music director First United Methodist Church, Gulfport. Guest conductor New Orleans Symphony, 1956.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Air Force, 1955-1958. Named honorary citizen, awarded key to city New Orleans, 1956. Member Choral Conductors National Association.
Connections
Married Margaret Lynne Perkins, July 4, 1973. Children– Margo, Mark, Daniel.
