Background
Heeschen, Barbara Ann was born on December 22, 1931 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Daughter of William George and Irene Elizabeth (Enterline) Stuhlmacher Rea.
Heeschen, Barbara Ann was born on December 22, 1931 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Daughter of William George and Irene Elizabeth (Enterline) Stuhlmacher Rea.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Hanover College, 1953. Postgraduate, Union Theological Seminary, 1956. Master of Music, Center Michigan University, 1977.
Secretary to superintendent, Presyn. Schools, Cardenas, Cuba, 1953-1954;
press staff, World Council Churches, Evanston, Illinois, 1954;
director christian education, 1st Prebyn. Church, Champaign, Illinois, 1954-1956;
instructor piano, harpsichordist, director youth choir, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, 1963-1982;
accompanist, assistant.dir., Canzona di Musica
instructor music theory, Delta College, Midland, 1975-1976;
director Chancel choir, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1982-1991;
music critic, Midland Daily News, 1987-1992;
instructor, Northwood Institute, Midland, 1991.
Director Bay Chorale, Bay City, Michigan, 1988. Piano teacher; lecturer in field.
Secretary board directors Midland Music Society, 1961-1965, member, 1971-1977. Board directors Midland Center for Arts, 1971-1977, assistant secretary board directors, 1974-1975. Member Saginaw Valley Arts Council, 1963-1964.
Music director for Teenage Musicals, 1969, 70, other music. Publicity chairman Sugnet School Parent-Teacher Organisation, 1971-1973. Member Midland Piano Quartet, 1986-1991.
Member Philanthropic and Educational Organization, National Guild Piano Teachers (board judges), Michigan Music Teachers Association (certified, assistant chairman junior high activities 1972-1974, concerto chairman 1985-1989, representative Michigan youth arts county 1985-1989), Midland Music Teachers Association (Vice-President 1966-1970, 80-82, president 1982-1984, student activities chairman 1978-1980), Midland Community Concert Society (board of managers), Alpha Delta Pi, Twentieth Century Club.
Daughter of William George and Irene Elizabeth (Enterline) Stuhlmacher Rea. M.Jerry Parker Heeschen, September 30, 1956. Children: William Andrew, Paul Richard, James Matern.