Background
Hillsman, Joan Rucker was born on March 25, 1943 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of William Isaiah and Elizabeth Gilliard Rucker.
(Designed for the general reader of gospel music as well a...)
Designed for the general reader of gospel music as well as for those who incorporate it into lesson plans on the academic level. This book provides basic information of African roots, spirituals and contemporary gospel. Whether you are teaching elementary, secondary or at the college level, Hillsman makes it easy to incorporate gospel music into your course by providing suggested units, lessons and activities.
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Hillsman, Joan Rucker was born on March 25, 1943 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of William Isaiah and Elizabeth Gilliard Rucker.
Bachelor in Music Education, Howard University, 1964. Master in Music Education, Howard University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology, Union Institute, 1978.
Music teacher St. Mary's County Public Schools, Leonardtown, Maryland, 1964—1967, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, 1967—1988, supervisor music, 1988—1996. Professor music Bowie (Maryland) State University, since 1996, music educator, Gospel music consultant, professor, emeritus professor. Music consultant Arts Council & Boards.
Owner, music consultant, talent promoter Joan Hillsmans Music Network, Suitland, Maryland, since 1996. Adjunct music professor Union Institute, Cincinnati, Shenandoah Conservatory and Union Institute Community and Civic awards. Organizer nation's Capitol 1st Gospel Homeless Choir.
(Designed for the general reader of gospel music as well a...)
Volunteer music for the elder various nursing homes, since 2000. Volunteer Prince George County Democrats, 2002. Member of Gospel Music Workshop American (scholarship chair), College/University Association, Music Educators National Conference (District of Columbia president 1996—2000, Outstanding Educator award 1996), National Council University Women, Black Urban League, Top Ladies Organization, Sigma Alpha Iota, Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Married Horace Jerome Hillsman (deceased March 2002). 1 child Quentin Jerome.