Background
Peoples, Johnny Ray was born on September 24, 1964 in West Plains, Missouri, United States. Son of James and Brenda Peoples.
Peoples, Johnny Ray was born on September 24, 1964 in West Plains, Missouri, United States. Son of James and Brenda Peoples.
Bachelor in Music Education, Arkansas State University, 1987. Master in Music Education, Arkansas State University, 1988.
Music educator Mount View Birch Tree Schools, Missouri, 1989—1990. Choral director Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, 1991—1993, Valley High School, West Des Moines, 1992—1993, Marked Tree Schools, Arkansas, 1994—1995. Music educator Nettleton Schools, Jonesboro, 1995—1999, Plainview Rover Schools, 1999—2000.
Choral director Forrest City High School, 2000—2001, East Junior High School, West Memphis, since 2001. Organist Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 1995—2001. Music director First United Methodist Church, West Memphis, 2001—2003.
Assistant conductor Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble, since 2004. Tenor soloist St. John's United Methodist Church, Memphis, 2004—2007, organist, since 2007.
Member of Arkansas Choral Directors Association, American Choral Director Association.
Life partner Steve Downey. Children: Adam Miles, Nathaniel Ronald, Logan Scott, Abbey Christine.