Background
Dawson, Clay Howard was born on June 18, 1934 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of Clifford Jean and Gladys Lucille (Brown) Dawson.
Dawson, Clay Howard was born on June 18, 1934 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of Clifford Jean and Gladys Lucille (Brown) Dawson.
Bachelor Music, Coe College, 1956. Master Music, Louisiana State University, 1962.
Teacher vocal music Monticello (Iowa) Public Schools, 1956-1957. Director choral activities, chairman voice faculty Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, Missouri, since 1965. Choir director First Christian Church, Kirksville, since 1970.
Served with United States Army, 1957-1959. Member National Association Teachers Singing (state governor 1980-1985), Missouri Music Teachers Association (executive board 1975), Missouri American Choral Directors Association (president 1985-1987), Northeast Missouri Music Educators Association (college/university vice president 1975), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (province governor 1977-1982), Phi Kappa Phi. Lodges: Masons, Shriners.
Married Kathleen Ann Morgan, August 18,1956. 1 child, Anne Lynn.