Background
Smith, Jerry Neil was born on February 20, 1935 in Lefors, Texas, United States. Son of Jess Lee and Audrey Eileen (Sutton) Smith.
(Fanfare and Celebration - A dramatic brass and percussion...)
Fanfare and Celebration - A dramatic brass and percussion dialogue interrupted by a free snare drum ostinato lead into an allegro characterized by a broad flowing melody in the low reeds and brass, and rhythmic punctuating woodwinds. Outstanding choice for your band! - J. Smith - 1975 Edition - Publisher CL BARNHOUSE - 029-1420-00AR
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Smith, Jerry Neil was born on February 20, 1935 in Lefors, Texas, United States. Son of Jess Lee and Audrey Eileen (Sutton) Smith.
Bachelor in Music Education, University Texas, 1956. Master of Music, University Texas, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Eastman School Music, 1963.
Instructor woodwind, Texas City (Texas) Public Schools, 1957-1958; director junior high band, Henderson (Texas) Public Schools, 1958-1959; instructor woodwind, U. Southwest Louisiana, Lafayette, 1959-1960; instructor woodwind, U. Florida, Gainsville, 1961-1964; assistant professor woodwinds, U. Colorado, Boulder, 1964-1972; head department music, U. Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, 1972-1975; director school music, U. Oklahoma, Norman, 1975-1980; professor music, U. Oklahoma, Norman, since 1980. Department chairman music California State University, Long Beach, 1986-1987.
(Fanfare and Celebration - A dramatic brass and percussion...)
Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Music Educators National Convention, Music Teachers National Association Mu Alpha, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Joan L. Templar, December 26, 1956. Children: Julie Eileen, Blaine.