Background
McDowell, Ava Jo was born on October 30, 1962 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Raymond Clarence and Avis (Gonce) Gust.
McDowell, Ava Jo was born on October 30, 1962 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Raymond Clarence and Avis (Gonce) Gust.
Bachelor of Music, Western Michigan University, 1985.
Music therapy intern, Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, 1984-1985;
music therapist, Suburban West Cmty. Center, Livonia, Michigan, 1985-1991;
choral assistant, Clintondale Cmty. Schools, Clinton Township, Michigan, since 1991;
teacher music, Mount Clemens Montessori, since 1992.
Principal bassoonist Metropolitan Symphonic Band, Clinton Township, since 1993. BassoonistWarren (Michigan) Concert Band, since 1991. Organist Grace Bible Church, Warren, since 1989.
Volunteer counselor TLC program St. John Hospital, Detroit, since 1991. Conference volunteer Mental Health in the 1990s Conference, Detroit, 1988. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Michigan School Vocal Music Association, National Association for Music Therapy.
Married Terry Lee McDowell, July 20, 1985. 1 child, Katherine Elizabeth.