Background
Johnson, Gelene Hughes was born on February 13, 1938 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Lyle Ward and Thelma Norin Hughes.
Johnson, Gelene Hughes was born on February 13, 1938 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Lyle Ward and Thelma Norin Hughes.
Bachelor of Music, Concordia College, 1972. Master of Music, East Texas State University, 1984.
K-12 vocal and band teacher Holloway (Minnesota) Public School, 1958—1962. Private piano and voice teacher Appleton, 1962—1982. Piano instructor University Minnesota, Morris, 1975—1982, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1982—1984.
Vocal music teacher Greenville (Texas) Public School, 1985—1986. Owner, director Briarcliff Mus School, Austin, since 1987.
Member Regional Planning Commission, Swift County, Appleton, 1973—1975. District member Governor's Citizen Advisory Music Commission, St. Paul, 1975—1982. Member of Minnesota Music Teachers Association (festival chair 1975-1982), American Music Teachers Association, Royal Schools Music (representative associate board since 1990), National Federation Music Clubs (district festival chair 1997-1998).
Married J. Burton Johnson, August 3, 1958. Children: Noel, Nina, Brent, Lyndon, Nadine, Aaron, Nathan, Jared, Garrett.