Background
Dannessa, Karen Lynn was born on March 5, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Samuel Thomas and Loretta Ellen (Clouser) Dannessa.
Dannessa, Karen Lynn was born on March 5, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Samuel Thomas and Loretta Ellen (Clouser) Dannessa.
Bachelor of Music, Youngstown State University, 1985; Master of Music, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, 1987; Mus D, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1994.
Teaching assistant, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 1987-1989; associate professor music, Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, Kansas, since 1989. Invited performer U. Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium, 1993, International Clarinet Association Convention, 1995, 97, Montana-Idaho Clarinet Festival, 1995, The Tallahassee Reed Trio, 1996.
Member National Federal of Music Clubs, College Music Society, Midwest Clarinet Society, International Clarinet Association, Pi Kappa Lambda (vice president since 1994).
Married Henry H. Grabb, May 30, 1992.