Jon Preston Nichols

Background

Nichols, Jon Preston was born on December 23, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Son of Preston L. and Loretta Nichols.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Michigan State University, 1973; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1979; Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, U. Iowa, 1985.

Career

Director middle school bands, Orchard View Schools, Muskegon, Michigan, 1973-1975; director bands, Alpena (Michigan) High School, 1975-1976; director bands, Vicksburg (Michigan) Schools, 1976-1981; supervisor, St. Teachers School of Music, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1981-1983; assistant professor music, Bemidji (Minnesota) State University, 1983-1987; director institute music, Wyoming (Michigan) Public Schools, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1987. Director summer music camp Bemidji State University, 1983-1987.

Achievements

• Jon Preston Nichols has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American School Band Dirs. Association (national research coordinator since 1990), Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (certified), Music Education National Conference, National Band Association, Kiwanis (chartered, vice president 1985-1987).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, travel, biking.

Connections

Married Janet Sutton, December 27, 1974;children: Jon Preston II, Jan Katherine.

Father:

Preston L. Nichols

Mother:

Loretta Nichols

Spouse:

Janet Sutton

child:

Jon Preston II Nichols

child:

Jan Katherine Nichols