Background
Harriss, Elaine Atkins was born on October 20, 1945 in Springfield, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of I.L. (Jack) Junior and Mildred (Coke) Atkins.
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Elaine Atkins Harriss
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Bachelor of Music, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, 1966. Master of Music, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1981.
Career
Studio teacher piano, flute, and Kindermusik, Martin, Tennessee, 1970—2004. Principal flute Jackson Symphony Orchestra, 1971—1983, Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Kentucky, 1985—2001. Duo-pianist Allison Nelson-Elaine Harriss Duo, Martin, since 1986.
Professor music University Tennessee, since 2001. Faculty member Kindermusik International, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1987-2001. Director Kindermusik of Martin, 1986-2004, director educational standards and professional development Kindermusik International, Greensboro, 1993-2001, president, Faculty Senate, University Tennessee, Martin, since 2007.
Achievements
Membership
Elder Trinity Presbyterian Church, Martin, Tennessee, 1980, 86, 93, 2001. President University Tennessee Faculty Womens Club, Martin, 1984-1985. Member International Kindermusik Educators Association (president 1999-1903), West Tennessee Music Teachers (president 1986-1990), Martin Area Music Teachers Association (president 2001-2005), Tennessee Federation Music Clubs (vice president 2005-2006, president 2006-2007), Philharmonic Music Guild (president 1971-1973, 84-86, 92-93), Tennessee Music Teachers Association (Teacher of Year 1993).
Interests
Connections
Married Ernest Charles Harriss II, August 29, 1965. Children: Edward, Ernest.
