Donald Eugene Showen

Background

Showen,, Donald Eugene was born on October 22, 1974 in Charles Town, West Virginia, United States. Son of Donald Eugene and Carrie Alberta Showen.

Education

Bachelor, Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, 1997.

Career

Coordinator percussion studies Hancock High School, Hancock, Maryland, 1993—1994, Williamsport High School, Williamsport, 1994—1998. Assistant band director Jefferson High School, Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, 1998—1999. Graduate assistant University of Florida School of Music, Gainesville, Florida, 1999—2000.

Director bands Jefferson High School, Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, since 2000. Board directors New Hopewell Dance Studio, Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, since 2001.

Achievements

• Achievements include Jefferson High Jazz band won National Championship in 1999 and was named best jazz band in the state in 1999, 2001 and 2002. Symphonic and jazz bands received first place in a national competition in Orlando, Florida.

Membership

Member of Music Educators National Conference, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity (president 1993-1995).

Interests

• Golf, golf, golf.

Connections

Married Tara Jenea Penick-Showen, December 15, 2001.

Father:

Donald Eugene

Mother:

Carrie Alberta Showen

Spouse:

Tara Jenea Penick-Showen