Background
Tarpenning, Emily was born on December 9, 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. Daughter of Alvie Earl and Alta Bernice (Crenshaw) Ryan.
Tarpenning, Emily was born on December 9, 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. Daughter of Alvie Earl and Alta Bernice (Crenshaw) Ryan.
Bachelor, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, 1993. Master of Music, University North Texas, Denton, 1997.
Teacher piano, music theory, Bethany, Oklahoma, 1969-1972, Keller, Texas, 1972-1986. Teacher piano Fort Worth, since 1986, Tarrant County College, Hurst, 1993—2000, Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Worth, 1998. Adjudicator American College Musicians, since 1994.
Owner Treasures from Texas.
Music director, pianist Haslet United Methodist Church, Texas, 1997-2003, chairman worship committee, 1999. Choir director, pianist Light World Lutheran Church, Fort Worth, Texas, 2000-2004. Charter member mental health task force First United Methodist Church, Fort Worth, 1993-1997.
State theory test designer, Texas Music Teachers Association, 2001-2004. Knitting instructor Michaels, Keller, Texas, 2005-2006. Pianist Haslet Community Church, 2005-2006.
Member American College Musicians, National Guild Piano Teachers (adjudicator since 1997), Music Teachers National Association, Texas Music Teachers Association, Mid-Cities Music Teachers Association, Fort Worth Music Teachers Association (certified chairman 1997-1998).
Married Bobby Gene Tarpenning, September 1, 1961 (divorced April 1983). Children: Virginia Lynn Richards, Michael Darrin.