Background
McKay, Joel Gardner was born on January 17, 1950 in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Whitford and Freda Coy McKay.
McKay, Joel Gardner was born on January 17, 1950 in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Whitford and Freda Coy McKay.
Bachelor in Music, University New Hampshire, 1972. Master in Music, U.vNorth Texas, 1975.
Organist and choir director The Durham (New Hampshire) Communications Church, 1972-1973. Chapel organist St. Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire, 1973-1976. Supply organist New Hampshire, Texas, Florida, 1973-1976, 87.
Organist, choirmaster St. Wilfred's Church, Sarasota, Florida, 1977-1978. Sexton Church Redeemer, 1981-1986. Administrator St. Leo Abbey, since 1987, choir master, formation director, since 1994.
Dean Sarsota-Manattee Church American Guild of Organ, Sarsota, 1981-1982.
Member St. Leo Oratorio Society (soloist), Gloria Musicae (charter).