Gayle Harrison Johnson

Background

Johnson, Gayle Harrison was born on March 6, 1954 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Mason Winfield and Adele Elizabeth Johnson.

Education

Bachelor, Oberlin College, 1978; Bachelor of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, 1978.

Career

Administrative assistant, Early Music Guild, Seattle, 1979-1981; director, Capriole, Seattle, 1979-1987; artistic director, Capriole, Williamsburg, Virginia, since 1987; artistic director, Colonial Williamsburg Baroque Music Festival, since 1995. Director ensemble-in-residence College of William and Mary, 1989-1993, Old Dominion U., since 1994. Adjunct faculty Seattle Pacific U., 1979-1985.

Private teacher, since 1979. Harpsichordist Colonial Williamsburg, 1987-1988.

Achievements

• Gayle Harrison Johnson has been listed as a notable Artistic director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Assistant choir director Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, since 1988, Williamsburg EarlyMusic Guild,1988-1989, Northern Rehabilitation Housing Cooperative, 1983-1985. Member Early Music American, Chamber Music American.

Interests

• Avocations: wildlife & energy conservation.

Connections

Married James Frederick Weaver, June 12, 1987. 1 child, Michael Justin.

Father:

Mason Winfield Johnson

Mother:

Adele Elizabeth Johnson

Spouse:

James Frederick Weaver

child:

Michael Justin Johnson