Background
Parker, Patricia Alice was born on October 3, 1941 in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Charles Walter and Mildred Elaine (Tetsell) Parker.
Parker, Patricia Alice was born on October 3, 1941 in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Charles Walter and Mildred Elaine (Tetsell) Parker.
Bachelor of Music in Piano, University of Michigan, 1963; Master of Music in Piano, University of Michigan, 1965; postgraduate, Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1965-1967; Doctor of Music in Piano Performance, Florida State University, 1988.
Teaching fellow, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1963-1965; instructor, Interlochen (Michigan) Summer Camp, 1965, 68; instructor, Henry St. Settlement House, New York City, 1967, 68; assistant professor music, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1968-1972; associate professor music, Jacksonville (Alabama) State University, since 1977. Adjudicator Alabama Music Teachers Association, since 1978. Adjudicator, conductor workshops in field.
Member recycling committee Jacksonville State University, 1986-1992. Member Alabama Music Teachers Association (Executive Board, chairman collegiate competitions since 1997, Phi Kappa Lambda (award for distinguished graduate recital 1967), Phi Kappa Phi, Mu Phi Epsilon.
Married Julius Charles Walker, November 21, 1970 (divorced September 1985). Children: Melissa Kathleen, Elizabeth Susanne. Married Donald George Paxton, December 31, 1986.
