Background
Eastman, Donna Kelly was born on September 26, 1945 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Donald Lewis and Frances Marie (Smith) Kelly.
Eastman, Donna Kelly was born on September 26, 1945 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Donald Lewis and Frances Marie (Smith) Kelly.
Bachelor in Music Education, University Colorado, 1967. Master of Arts, University Maryland, 1973. Doctor in Museum Arts, University Maryland, 1992.
Private studio teacher, coach, since 1960. Choral director Department Defense Overseas School, Okinawa, Japan, 1970—1972. Director Choraleers Choral Ensemble, Stuttgart, Germany, 1974—1976, Bangkok Music Society Ensemble and Madrigal Singers, 1982—1984.
Instructor in music Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, 1986—1989. Creator, pianist, vocalist American Music Programs for United States Mission, Thailand, 1981-1984. Visiting assistant professor Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, 1994.
Visiting composer Sweet Briar (Virginia) College, 1998, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1999.
Member Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States, International Alliance for Women in Music, Society of Composers, Inc., National Museum Women in Arts (charter), Broadcast Music, Inc., Southeastern Composer's League, Friday Morning Music Club Washington, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lambda, Sigma Alpha Iota.
Married John Bernard Eastman, July 1, 1973. Children: Jonathan Kelly, James Alan. Stepchildren: Barbara Kathleen, Sally Toye.