Clarence Joseph Stuessy

Background

Stuessy,, Clarence Joseph was born on December 14, 1943 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Clarence Joseph and Irby Mae (Baker) Stuessy.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Southern Methodist University, 1965. Master of Arts, Eastman School Music, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Eastman School Music, 1978.

Career

Assistant professor Texas Woman's University, Denton, 1969-1973. Associate professor Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 1973-1979. Professor music University Texas, San Antonio, since 1979.

Politics

Working in partnership with different Christian denominations allows influencing public policy more effectively.

Views

People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.

Membership

Secretary-treasurer Manuscript Archives Committee, Dallas, since 1982. Board advisors Parents Music Resource Center, Washington, since 1986. Member American Society of Composers, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Association Music Schools (president 1984-1985).

Interests

• Golf, softball, photography.

Connections

Married Glenda Lee Huddleston, August 25, 1965 (deceased April 1970). Children: Debra Jo, Kevin Lee. Married Linda Mae Jimenez, March 21, 1987.

Children: Linda Christina, David Henry.

Father:

Clarence Joseph Stuessy,

Mother:

Irby Mae (Baker) Stuessy,

Spouse:

Linda Mae Jimenez

Spouse:

Glenda Lee Huddleston

child:

David Henry Stuessy,

child:

Linda Christina Stuessy,

child:

Kevin Lee Stuessy,

child:

Debra Jo Stuessy,