Background
Smisek, James J. was born on October 5, 1966 in Bayshore, New York, United States. Son of Esteve G. and Sandra Cindy Morales.
Smisek, James J. was born on October 5, 1966 in Bayshore, New York, United States. Son of Esteve G. and Sandra Cindy Morales.
Associate of Arts, Seminole Community College, 1986. Bachelor of Music in Education, University Florida, 1989. Master of Music in Education, Rollins College, 1999.
Band director Southeast High School, Bradenton, Florida, 1991—1992. Director bands, orchestra Palmetto High School, Palmetto, 1992—1993. Band director Winter Park High School, 1993—1995.
Director bands University High School, Orlando, 1995—2003. Director jazz studies Seminole Community College, Sanford, 2000—2001. President International Association Jazz Educators Florida Chapter, 1999—2003.
With United States Army, 1989-1991.
Member of Music Educators National Conference (associate), Florida Orchestra Association (associate), College Music Society (associate), International Association Jazz Educators (associate. President 1999—2003), Florida Bandmasters Association (associate), Florida Music Educators Association (associate), Phi Mu Alpha (life).
Married Lynette Aileen Dorf, August 5, 1989. Children: Chelsea Lauren, Carson James.