Background
Gibson, Mila Beth was born on March 30, 1943 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Daughter of John Cecil and Johnye Naomi (Watson) Van Dever.
Gibson, Mila Beth was born on March 30, 1943 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Daughter of John Cecil and Johnye Naomi (Watson) Van Dever.
Bachelor in Music Education, West Texas State University, 1966. Master of Arts, West Texas State University, 1969. Postgraduate, Houston Baptist University, 1972.
Postgraduate, Stephen F. Austin University, 1974. Postgraduate, Sam Houston State University, 1976. Postgraduate, Arizona State University, 1985.
Non profit management certified, Texas Technology University, 1991.
Professional performer, 1951-1978. Co-owner, corporation secretary Watson-Focht Company, Sweetwater, Texas, 1969-1979. Music coordinator, teacher Fort Bend Indiana School District, Houston, 1970-1978.
Owner, Sportin' Corner, Sweetwater, 1978-1979. Instructor music West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, Canyon, 1979-1982. Professor music Amarillo (Texas) College, since 1982.
Founder, general director Amarillo Opera, since 1988. Board directors Amarillo Opera, Bravo!, Amarillo, Texas Association Non-Profit Organizations. Performing arts panelist Texas Commission on the Arts, Austin, 1994-1901.
Oblate Society of St. Benedict. Member finance committee, board directors Catholic Family Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., Amarillo. Member Art Force, Amarillo, Museum of Art, Amarillo.
Member Rotary Club Amarillo, Los Barrios de la Amarillo, Amarillo United Citizens Forum.
Married David Terry Gibson, December 21, 1963 (divorced May 1979). Children: John Freeman, David Terry Junior.