Background
Smith, Donald Jay was born on September 17, 1957 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Arthur and Marie (Boyle) Smith.
Smith, Donald Jay was born on September 17, 1957 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Arthur and Marie (Boyle) Smith.
Bachelor of Music, Marywood College, 1978; Master of Arts, Marywood College, 1982; Doctor of Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1988.
Permanent substitute instrumental music teacher, Wallenpanpack Area School District, Hawley, Pennsylvania, 1978-1979; instrumental music teacher, Scranton (Pennsylvania) Technology High School, 1979-1984; graduate assistant director, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1984-1988; with music retail sales department, Don Randall Music, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1988-1989; instrumental music teacher, Donegal School District, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, 1989-1990; assistant professor music, director bands, Northern Michigan U., Marquette, since 1990. Director senior choir Myrtle St. United Methodist Church, Scranton, 1981-1984. Director choirs Ranck's United Methodist Church, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 1988-1990.
Member American Association of University Professors, College Band Dirs. National Association, College Music Society, International Association Jazz Educators, Music Educators National Conference, Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (honorary, adjudicator since 1990), Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Married Lisa Suzanne Bloom, July 31, 1988. 1 child, Brendan Samuel.