Background
McGinnis, Donald Edward was born on October 21, 1917 in Barberton, Ohio, United States.
McGinnis, Donald Edward was born on October 21, 1917 in Barberton, Ohio, United States.
Bachelor of Music Education, Oberlin College, 1941. Bachelor of Music, Oberlin College, 1941. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1946.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1953.
Professor of music, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1941-1979; director, concert band, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1952-1979; clarinet/flute assistant conductor, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, 1952-1982; conductor, Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, New Concord, 1979-1987. Guest conductor, music clinician, perfomer, numerous events.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member American Bandmasters Association (president 1978-1979), Music Educators National Conference, Ohio Music Education Association, National Flute Association.
Son of Samuel and Ruth Abigail (Hartman) mcG. Married Ruth Louis Ostrander, November 28, 1946. Children: Rebecca Ruth, Martha Jane.