Geraldine Teresa Collins

Background

Collins, Geraldine Teresa was born on October 15, 1935 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Daughter of William Tel and Mary Eileen (Walton) Collins.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, 1955. Master of Music, University Mississippi, 1957. DMusical Arts, University North Texas, 1980.

Career

Ballet accompanist, DeMarko School Ballet, Pensacola, 1949-1951; teacher chorus and general music, Winchester (Illinois) High School, 1957-1958; teacher piano and chorus, East Mississippi Junior College, Scooba, 1958-1964; professor piano, Mississippi State University, Starkville, since 1964.

Achievements

• Geraldine Teresa Collins has been listed as a noteworthy pianist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Music Teachers National Association (adjudicator regional piano competitions), Mississippi Music Teachers Association (student auditions chair 1967-1971, secretary 1977-1980, state piano chair 1984-1988), Pi Kappa Lambda.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, bonsai, cooking.

Connections

Father:

William Tel Collins

Mother:

Mary Eileen (Walton) Collins