John Frederick Dorsey

Background

Dorsey, John Frederick was born on December 27, 1956 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Frederick Gibson and Ann Dorsey.

Education

Bachelor of Music, U. St. Thomas, Houston, 1980; Master of Music, University of Michigan, 1982.

Career

Principal percussionist, Ann Arbor (Michigan) Symphony Orchestra, since 1981. Principal percussionist Saginaw (Michigan) Symphony Orchestra, Michigan, since 1981, Michigan Opera Theater, Detroit, since 1982. Percussionist Toledo Symphony Orchestra, 1984-1986.

Timpanist/percussionist Detroit Concert Band, since 1985. Percussion instructor New England Music Camp, Oakland, Maine, 1983-1986, Adrian (Michigan) College, since 1985.

Achievements

• John Frederick Dorsey has been listed as a notable Musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Ann Arbor Federation Musicians (secretary- treasurer since 1995), Detroit Federation Musicians, Percussive Arts Society.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, racquetball.

Connections

Married Deria Beattie, September 6, 1986. Children: Hallie, Dennison, Madeline.

Father:

Frederick Gibson Dorsey

Mother:

Ann Dorsey

Spouse:

Deria Beattie

child:

Hallie Dorsey

child:

Madeline Dorsey

child:

Dennison Dorsey