Donald Eugene McMahel

Background

McMahel, Donald Eugene was born on February 25, 1930 in New Albany, Indiana, United States. Son of Lawrence and Gertrude (Denison) McMahel.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Indiana University, 1952. Master of Music, Indiana University, 1957.

Career

Instructor music Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, 1952—1956, Texas Agricultural and Industrial University, Kingsville, 1957—1959. Teacher New Albany School Corporation, Indiana, since 1959. Member orchestra Corpus Christi Symphony, Texas, 1957—1959.

Adjunct faculty Indiana University, New Albany, 1961—1983. Assistant director Louisville Youth Orchestra, 1961—1973. Co-director Southern Indiana Orchestra New Albany, 1963—1970.

With Floyd County Youth Orchestra New Albany, 1974—1984. Music consultant Ministry of Education, Singapore, 1972, 74, 83.

Achievements

• Donald Eugene McMahel has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of National Education Association, American Federation Musicians, Indiana State Teachers Association.

Interests

• Photography, travel, gardening.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Hadley, September 3, 1950. Children: Donna, Brian.

Father:

Lawrence McMahel

Mother:

Gertrude (Denison) McMahel

Spouse:

Elizabeth Hadley

child:

Brian McMahel

child:

Donna McMahel