David Blackstone Demsey

Background

Demsey, David Blackstone was born on April 7, 1955 in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Norton Eugene and Barbara Demsey.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Education, U. Maine, 1977; Master of Music, Juilliard School of Music, 1980; D in Mus Performance, Eastman School of Music, 1989.

Career

Member music faculty, U. Maine, Augusta, 1980-1990; dean College Arts & Sciences, U. Maine, Augusta, 1990-1992; coordinator jazz studies program, William Paterson College, Wayne, New Jersey., since 1992. Consultant, clinician Tanglewood College, 1985, Great Woods Institute, 1986-1987, Colgate University, 1988-1993.

Achievements

• David Blackstone Demsey has been listed as a noteworthy Arts and sciences dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Clinician Selmer Company, since 1988. Board directors Forum-A Arts Council, Augusta, 1983-1991. Member North America Saxophone Alliance, International Association Jazz Educators, Maine Music Teachers Association (co-chair theory committee 1988-1990).

Interests

• Avocations: shortwave radio, baseball.

Connections

Married Karen Boor, August 16,1980. 1 child, Laura.

Father:

Norton Eugene Demsey

Mother:

Barbara Demsey

Spouse:

Karen Boor

child:

Laura Demsey