Background
Jurrens, James William was born on September 2, 1926 in Avon, South Dakota, United States. Son of William and Martha (Geidd) Jurrens.
Jurrens, James William was born on September 2, 1926 in Avon, South Dakota, United States. Son of William and Martha (Geidd) Jurrens.
Bachelor, Dakota Wesleyan University, 1952. Doctor of Music, University Northern Colorado, 1965.
Teacher, rural school, Avon, 1944-1947; music instructor, Delmont (South Dakot) High School, 1947-1951; band director, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, South Dakot, 1951-1952; music instructor, Scotland (South Dakot) High School, 1952-1957; professor, U. South Dakot, Springfield, South Dakot, 1957-1966; professor, director bands, Minot (North Dakota) State College, 1966-1970; chairman music department, Southwestern State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma, 1970-1987; professor, Southwestern State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma, 1987-1988; director bands, Phillips U., Enid, Oklahoma.
Member Oklahoma Music Educators Association, National Band Association, Oklahoma Bandmasters Association.
Married Alice Esther Goehring, May 25, 1952. Children: Rick Todd, Christy Marie, Tamara Kay.