Background
Carstens, Marilynn was born on February 24, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Aldor John Carstens and Catherine Nettleton.
freelance/self-employed music educator
Carstens, Marilynn was born on February 24, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Aldor John Carstens and Catherine Nettleton.
Bachelor, Holy Names University, Oakland, California, 1987. Master of Arts in Culture and Creation Spirituality, Holy Names University, Oakland, California, 1988. Certified in Level 1 Orff Schlwerk, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1982.
Certified in Level 2 Orff Schlwerk, University California, Santa Cruz, 1983.
Principal, owner Marilynn Carstens Music Studio, 1966—2006.
Director choir school Christ Lutheran Church, Clarendon, California. Member of National Guild The American College Musicians, The American College Musicians, Music Teachers Association California (chairman improvisation 1978—2004, transitional chairman 2005).
Married Patrick Douglas Smiley, July 13, 1986. Children: Joy Catherine, Carroll Lynn.