Background
Clanton, John Charles was born on February 20, 1960 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charles Tommy and Betty Ann (Green) Clanton.
Clanton, John Charles was born on February 20, 1960 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charles Tommy and Betty Ann (Green) Clanton.
Bachelor in Music, Furman University, 1982. Postgraduate, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, 1989. Master of Music in Conducting, Eastman School Music, 1994.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1982; advanced through grades to captain, United States Army, 1986; with, 8th Infantry Division, Bad Kreuznach, Federal Republic Germany, 1982-1985; commander band, 8th Infantry Division, Bad Kreuznach, Federal Republic Germany, 1985-1986; staff band officer, 6th United States Army, San Francisco, 1986-1987; staff band officer, Headquarters Forces Command (FORSCOM), Fort McPherson, Georgia, 1989-1991; commander, United States Army Ground Forces Band, 1991-1993; conductor, The United States Army Band (Pershing's Own), Washington. Minister music lst Southern Baptist Church, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, 1987-1989.
Music director New Life Christian Fellowship, Greenville, South Carolina, 1980-1982. Music and youth director Rose Chapel, Bad Kreuznach, 1982-1986. Youth director Presidio Chapel, San Francisco, 1986-1987.
Choir director First United Methodist Church, East Point, Georgia, 1992-1993. Member National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, American Symphony Orchestra League, National Band Association, College Band Directors Association, Conductors Guild, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (songleader 1980-1982, Master Sinfonian award 1982).