Background
Bouma, Gerald Dale was born on October 8, 1944 in Orange City, Iowa, United States. Son of Ralph and Jenny Marjory (Reinsma) Bouma.
Bouma, Gerald Dale was born on October 8, 1944 in Orange City, Iowa, United States. Son of Ralph and Jenny Marjory (Reinsma) Bouma.
Student, Dordt College, 1962—1965. Bachelor, Northwestern College, 1967. Master of Music, Arizona State University, 1969.
Doctor of Education, Arizona State University, 1982.
Church choir director Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Orange City, 1962—1966. Music instructor Unity Christian High School, 1964—1968. Professor music Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa, 1969—1985, conductor of bands, 1974—1985.
Professor music Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California, since 1985.
Member finance board Orange City Christian School, 1972. Member of Iowa Bandmasters Association, National Band Association, Music Educators National Conference.
Married Donna Mae Duistermars, July 14, 1966. Children: Tonya Nicole, Caron Leigh.