Background
Spillane, James Jamie D. was born on August 1, 1959 in New London, Connecticut, United States. Son of Joseph Niel and Dorothy Agnes Spillane.
Spillane, James Jamie D. was born on August 1, 1959 in New London, Connecticut, United States. Son of Joseph Niel and Dorothy Agnes Spillane.
Bachelor of Music, Ithaca College, 1981. Master in Music Education, University Connecticut, 1987.
Director music Ledyard (Connecticut) High School, 1987—2001. Teaching assistant University Arizona, Tucson, 2001—2004. Director University Arizona Symphonic Choir, 2003.
Assistant professor music, director choral activities Iowa Wesleyan College, since 2004. Conductor Rhode Island All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Providence, 2002, University Arizona Vocal Arts Festival, Tucson, 2002, All-Cape Choral Festival, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 2001.
Member of Connecticut Music Educator's Association (associate. Executive board member 1992-1994, conductor northern division chorus 2000), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (life), American Choral Director's Association (life. President chapter 1999—2001).
Married Linda M. Kinniburgh, July 5, 1986. Children: James Beinecke, Colin Thompson.