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Soto, Gilberto D. was born on May 9, 1961 in Torreon, Mexico. Arrived in the United States, 1983. Son of Enrique Soto-Ruiz and Maria Martinez.
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Soto, Gilberto D. was born on May 9, 1961 in Torreon, Mexico. Arrived in the United States, 1983. Son of Enrique Soto-Ruiz and Maria Martinez.
Bachelor in Education, University del Noreste, Torreon, 1983. Bachelor in Music, Abilene Christian University, 1986. Master of Music, University Southern Mississippi, 1988.
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, University Southern Mississippi, 1995.
Music instructor Mississippi Coast College, 1986—1990. Professor, chair Laredo Community College, Texas, 1990—2001. Associate professor, chair Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2001—2005.
Teacher assistant University Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1981—1990.
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Member of Music Educators National Conference, Texas Music Education Association.
Married Blanc C. Ramirez, August 23, 1986. Children: Daney, Erika.