James Leonard Jackson

Background

Jackson, James Leonard was born on October 17, 1932 in Farmersville, Texas, United States. Son of Leonard and Murl A. (Logan) Jackson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Abilene Christian University, 1954. Master in Musical Education, University North Texas, 1960. Doctor in Musical Education, University Oklahoma, 1970.

Career

Choral director, San Angelo (Texas) Public Schools, 1954-1955; choral director, Garland (Texas) Indiana School District, 1957-1962, 76-78; civic center director, City of Garland, 1971-1975; dean, Christian College S.W., Dallas, 1962-1971; dean, Christian Schools, Inc., Dallas, 1975-1976; professor, department chairman music, David Lipscomb U., Nashville, 1978-1995.

Achievements

• James Leonard Jackson has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator, minister of church music by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Church music handbook: A cappella singing

Membership

Board directors Nashville Community Concerts Association, since 1989. With United States Army, 1955-1957. Member American Choral Directors Association, National Association Schools of Music, Tennessee Association Music Executives in Colleges and Universities (press since 1990), Nashville Entertainment Association.

Connections

Married Patricia Marie Carter, August 26, 1960. Children: Jon Carter, Juli Gayle.

Father:

Leonard Jackson

Mother:

Murl A. (Logan) Jackson

Spouse:

Patricia Marie Carter

child:

Jon Carter Jackson

child:

Juli Gayle Jackson