Background
Smith, Marjorie Watkins was born on March 4, 1921 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Walter Loring and Martha Elmina (Fuller) Watkins.
Smith, Marjorie Watkins was born on March 4, 1921 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Walter Loring and Martha Elmina (Fuller) Watkins.
Student, Skidmore College, 1940-1942; Bachelor, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1963.
Cellist, Museum Arts Trio, Elmira, New York, 1950-1958; principal cellist, Elmira Symphony Orchestra, 1948-1958; cellist, Tri-Cities Opera Workshop, Binghamton, 1959-1963; cellist, Binghamton Symphony, 1958-1964; cellist, Huntsville (Alabama) Symphony, 1964-1976; 6th grade teacher, Huntsville City Schools, 1964-1969; principal cellist, Huntsville Opera Theater, since 1982; owner, Smith String Studio, Huntsville, since 1979.
Some people think that involvement in political life is something Christians should avoid. But God is present everywhere, including political institutions.
It is human responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
Board directors Huntsville Youth Orchestra, past president. String demonstrator Arts in Education, Huntsville Arts Council. Guest Grunches & Grins, Huntsville Public television.
Member American Association of University Women, American String Teachers Association, Mayflower Society, Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, International Suzuki Association Suzuki Association American.
Married Nellis Thrall Smith, August 24, 1943. Children: Eleanor Jean Lienau, Ivan Thrall II, Walter Nellis.