Background
Fortin, Joseph Thomas was born on May 1, 1954 in Manistee, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph L. and Edith F. (Picardat) Fortin.
Fortin, Joseph Thomas was born on May 1, 1954 in Manistee, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph L. and Edith F. (Picardat) Fortin.
Bachelor of Music, Aquinas College, 1977.
Organist, choir director, St. Mary Magdalen, Kentwood, Michigan, 1977-1979;
instructor music, Blessed Sacrament School, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1978-1979;
director music, St. Francis de Sales Church, Muskegon, Michigan, 1979-1981;
director music, liturgist, St. Jsoeph Church, Manistee, Michigan, 1981-1987;
director music, instructor, St. Mary Church, Alpena, Michigan, since 1987;
director music/liturgy, Cheboygan Catholic Community, since 1991. Founder, director Ramsdel Theatre Youth Chorale, Manistee, 1985-1987. Resident music director Ramsdell Theatre Opera House, 1984-1985.
Adjunct instructor voice North Control Michigan College, Petoskey, 1996. Organ instructor Catholic Diocese of Gaylord Organist School, 1995-1996.
Board of directors Manistee Civic Players, 1984-1987, Lyric Opera Northern Michigan, Traverse City, 1985, Thunder Bay Arts Council. Founder, director Cheboygan County Choral Society, 1996. Member American Choral Dirs.
Association, American Guild Organist, American Guild English Handbell Ringers.