Jo Garner Boatright

Background

Boatright, Jo Garner was born on July 18, 1937 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Lester Benton and Margaret Evadne (Michael) Garner.

Education

Bachelor, Colorado College, 1957. Master of Music, New England Conservatory, 1959.

Career

Assistant professor music, University Texas, Arlington, 1962-1973; associate professor music, Texas Christian U., Fort Worth, 1973-1983; member of faculty, Southern Methodist U. Conservatory, Dallas, 1983-1991; Adjunct Professor, Southern Methodist U. Conservatory, Dallas, since 1995; artistic director, co-founder, Voices of Change, Dallas, since 1974. Co-founder, pianist Walden Piano Quartet, Dallas, since 1991. Private teacher, Dallas, since 1960.

Music director First Unitarian Church, Dallas, since 1960.

Achievements

• Jo Garner Boatright has been listed as a notable musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Music Teachers, Pi Kappa Lambda.

Interests

• Avocations: mountain climbing, gourmet cooking.

Connections

Married Harvey Eugene Boatright, August 25, 1957. 1 child, Camilla Jo.

Father:

Lester Benton Garner

Mother:

Margaret Evadne (Michael) Garner

Spouse:

Harvey Eugene Boatright

child:

Camilla Jo Boatright