Background
Paynter, John Philip was born on May 29, 1928 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Wilfred William and Minnie Elizabeth (Clark) Paynter.
Paynter, John Philip was born on May 29, 1928 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Wilfred William and Minnie Elizabeth (Clark) Paynter.
B.M., Northwestern University, 1950; Master of Music in Composition, Northwestern University, 1951; Doctor of Humane Letters, DePaul University, 1992.
Member faculty, School of Music, Northwestern University, 1951-1996; professor conducting, 1974-1996. President Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic.
Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (small awards panel 1988), American Bandmasters Association (past president), National Band Association (co-founder, past president), World Association Symphonic Bands and Ensemble (past president), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (life), Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Marietta Margaret Morgan, September 10, 1949. Children— Bruce David, Megan Elizabeth.