Background
McAdams, Charles Alan was born on June 3, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Ernest Clinton and Jimmie Dee (Watson) McAdams.
McAdams, Charles Alan was born on June 3, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Ernest Clinton and Jimmie Dee (Watson) McAdams.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Tennessee Technological U., Cookeville, 1980; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1981; Doctor of Education, University of Illinois, 1988.
Director bands, York Institute H.S., Jamestown, Tennessee, 1981-1982;
director bands, South Side H.S., Jackson, Tennessee, 1982-1983;
associate professor music (tuba/euphonium), Control Missouri State University, Warrensburg, since 1983. Freelance music contest adjudicator, since 1983. Curriculum consultant to various public schools.
Presenter in field.
Member Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association (regional chapter coordinator 1988-1993, public relations coordinator 1994-1995), Missouri Society for Music Teacher Education (state chair 1994), Music Educators National Conference, Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Rebecca Carol Taylor, August 9, 1980. Children: James Alan, Kathryn Lynne.