Background
Bellamah, Joseph Louis was born on March 1, 1914 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Abdullah Amin and Mary (Shehab) Bellamah.
Bellamah, Joseph Louis was born on March 1, 1914 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Abdullah Amin and Mary (Shehab) Bellamah.
Bachelor of Science, Sul Ross State University, 1950. Master of Arts, Sul Ross State University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, St. Andrews Episcopal University, London, 1958.
Doctor of Music, Southern College Fine Arts, 1968.
Band director, Weslaco (Texas) High Sch, 1944-1951; band director, Texas Agricultural and Industrial U., Kingsville, 1961-1980; professor emeritus, Texas Agricultural and Industrial U., Kingsville. Conductor San Antonio Symphonic Winds Band. Consultant San Antonio Indiana School District.
Eucharistic Minister Catholic Church, since 1983. Member American Society Composers, Authors, Arrangers, American Bandmasters Association, National Association College Band Directors (president Texas chapter 1970-1975), Kappa Kappa Psi (district governor 1953-1955), Alpha Chi (honorary scholastic society), Kappa Delta Pi (honorary education society).
Married Ruth Estelle Kele, March 31, 1945. Children: Jeraldine, Eileen, Dianne.