Diana Ruth Gannett

Background

Gannett, Diana Ruth was born on July 30, 1947 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Wright Kent and Ruth Babette Gannett.

Education

Bachelor of Music with honors, U. Iowa, 1969; MM, Yale University, 1972; DMA, Yale University, 1977.

Career

Adjunct lecturer double bass, U. South Florida, Tampa, 1973-1975; instructor double bass, Oberlin (Ohio) Conservatory, 1976-1978; associate professor double bass, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, 1979-1983; associate professor double bass, Yale University School Music, New Haven, 1984-1992; teacher double bass, Hartt School Music, Hartford, Connecticut, 1985-1992; professor double bass, U. Iowa School Music, Iowa City, since 1992. Principal bass Gulf Coast Orchestra, Tampa, 1973-1975, Black Hills Festival, South Dakot, 1970-1991, Eastern Music Festival, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1975, 78, 84-92, Quad City Symphony Orchestra, since 1992.

Achievements

• Diana Ruth Gannett has been listed as a notable Musician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American String Teachers, International Society Bassists.

Interests

• Avocations: instrument building, drawing, calligraphy, Aikido.

Connections

Married Dary John Mizelle, December 17, 1974 (divorced October 1989). Children: Adam Anthony, Joseph Martin, Agon Matthew.

Father:

Wright Kent Gannett

Mother:

Ruth Babette Gannett

Spouse:

Dary John Mizelle

child:

Joseph Martin Gannett

child:

Adam Anthony Gannett

child:

Agon Matthew Gannett