Background
Grimes, Doreen was born on February 1, 1932 in Weatherford, Texas, United States. Daughter of Clarence Milton and Berta Stevens (Keaton) Grimes.
Grimes, Doreen was born on February 1, 1932 in Weatherford, Texas, United States. Daughter of Clarence Milton and Berta Stevens (Keaton) Grimes.
Bachelor of Music in Piano, Southern Methodist University, 1949. Master of Music in Piano, Southern Methodist University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy in Music Theory, University North Texas, 1966.
Teaching assistant, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, 1948-1950;
freelance director, Grimes School Music, Weatherford, 1950-1962;
instructor music, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1962-1963;
department chairman music theory, Eastern New Mexico U., 1963-1971;
professor music, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas, since 1971. Auditor, entertainer Yellowstone Park (Wyoming) Company, summers 1951-1953. Consultant New Mexico Music Teachers Association, Albuquerque, since 1970.
Organist, choirmaster St. Mark Presbyterian Church, San Angelo, since 1985.
President Texas Federation Music Clubs, 1974-1976. Board directors Texas Association Music Schools, 1977-1979, American Association University Women, San Angelo, since 1983. Membership chairman Woman's Club, San Angelo, 1982-1983.
Election judge Democratic party, San Angelo, 1983-1986. Member Society for Music Theory, Texas Society for Music Theory, American Composers League.