Background

Bales, James Lavon was born on October 28, 1968 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Fredrick Lavon Bales and Judy Ann McClurg.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Ball State University, 1991. Master of Education, Olivet Nazarene University, 2001.

Career

Choir director Wes-Del Community Schools, Gaston, Indiana, 1991—1993. Music/performing arts specialist Blue River Valley Schools, Mount Summit, since 1992. Director First Nighters Civic Theater, New Castle, Indiana, 2002—2003.

Music director Muncie Civic Theater, Muncie, Indiana, 1998—1998.

Achievements

• James Lavon Bales has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Minister of music St. Louis (Indiana) Crossing Baptist Church, 1993—2006. Member Firstnighters Civic Theater, New Castle, 2002—2003. Member of Music Educators National Conference/IMEA, Mu Phi Epsilon (president 1989-1990).

Interests

• Singing, playing pipe organ and piano, reading.

Connections

Married Tracy Jane Arnett, July 27, 1991. Children: Christopher Lavon, Nicholas Jaren, Cassaundra Margurite, Nathan James.

Father:

Fredrick Lavon Bales

Mother:

Judy Ann McClurg

Spouse:

Tracy Jane Arnett

child:

Nicholas Jaren Bales

child:

Nathan James Bales

child:

Christopher Lavon Bales

child:

Cassaundra Margurite Bales