Background
Downie, Elizabeth Morris was born on December 19, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Donald McLeod Pond and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Morris.
Downie, Elizabeth Morris was born on December 19, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Donald McLeod Pond and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Morris.
Bachelor, Wellesley College, 1957; Master of Music, University of Michigan, 1973; postgraduate, Yale University, 1957-1959; postgraduate, University of the South, since 1989.
Director religious education, Grace Church, Mount Clemens, Michigan, 1963-1964; private teacher piano, organ, Corunna, Michigan, 1968-1975; organist, choir director, Christ Church, Owosso, Michigan, 1973-1975; minister of music, All Saints Episcopalian Church, East Lansing, Michigan, since 1975. Secretary Standing Commision on Church Music, Episcopalian Church United States, 1979-1985, chair, 1985-1988. Chair commission on liturgy and church music, Diocese of Michigan, 1979-1985, 90-, consultant, 1980-1981.
Member Association Anglican Musicians, Association Diocesan Liturgy and Music Communications (vice president 1982-1983, newsletter editor 1989-1992), American Guild Organists, Hymn Society of America, Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, Episcopalian Peace Fellowship, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Paul Scoville Downie, August 13, 1960. Children: Martha Elizabeth, Mary Catherine.