Jonathan Paul Stephens

Background

Stephens, Jonathan Paul was born on July 12, 1951 in Redruth, Cornwall, England. Son of Frank Hamilton and Ruth Megan (Tucker) Stephens.

Education

Bachelor in Music with honors, University Wales, 1972. Certified in education, University Wales, 1973. Certified in biblical studies, University Wales, 1973.

Master of Music, University Wales, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wales, 1979.

Career

Secondary and private teaching, Wales, 1973—1977. Lecturer music Wall Hall Hertfordshire College High Education, Aldenham, England, 1977—1982. Principal lecturer, deputy head music Bretton Hall College Higher Education, West Bretton, England, 1982—1988.

Director music, head aesthetic education Northern College, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1988—2001. Professor University Aberdeen, since 1993, director music, head aesthetic education, since 2001. Subject specialist advisory Council for National Academy Awards, 1989—1993.

President Research Alliance Institution for Music Education, 1997—1999. External examiner, lecturer, speaker in field.

Achievements

• Jonathan Paul Stephens has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Inc. Society Musicians (committee member music in education section since 2002), European Association for Music in Schools (United Kingdom representative 1990—2000, Scottish representative since 2001), International Society for Music Education (board directors since 2000, chairman commission for music in schools and teacher education 1988-1992).

Interests

• Writing, reading, walking, composing, church activities.

Connections

Married Rhona Anne Jean Lucas, March 31, 1975. Children: Shona, Nathan, Bethan.

Father:

Frank Hamilton Stephens

Mother:

Ruth Megan (Tucker) Stephens

Spouse:

Rhona Anne Jean Lucas

child:

Bethan Stephens

child:

Nathan Stephens

child:

Shona Stephens