Kay Donahue Lawson

Background

Lawson, Kay Donahue was born on May 16, 1954 in Olean, New York, United States. Daughter of Norman Kay and Louise Lucille Donahue.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Crane School Music, 1976; Master of Music in Education, Michigan State University, 1983; Master of Music in Bassoon Performance, Michigan State University, 1991.

Career

Music teacher grades 7-8, Pittsfield (Massachusetts) City Schools, 1976-1978; director choral music grades 7-12, Schuylerville (New York) Control School, 1978-1980; instructor bassoon & oboe, Western Carolina U., Cullowhee, North Carolina, 1983-1989; instructor woodwinds, Brevard (North Carolina) College, 1984-1989; Adjunct Professor bassoon & oboe, Minot (North Dakota) State University, since 1991. Bassoonist Asheville (North Carolina) Symphony, 1983-1989, Brevard Chamber Orchestra,1983-1989, Audubon Chamber Ensemble, Minot, since 1991. Principal bassoonist Minot Symphony, since 1991.

Achievements

• Kay Donahue Lawson has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Minot Symphony Association Board, 1994-1996. Member International Double Reed Society.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, traveling, reading.

Connections

Married Stephen James Lawson, July 1, 1978. Children: Erin Louise, Erika Rose.

Father:

Norman Kay Donahue

Mother:

Louise Lucille Donahue

Spouse:

Stephen James Lawson

child:

Erin Louise Lawson

child:

Erika Rose Lawson