Background
Hales, Patricia Louise was born on February 8, 1955 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Robert Eugene and Mary Mildred Hales.
Hales, Patricia Louise was born on February 8, 1955 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Robert Eugene and Mary Mildred Hales.
Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, Indiana U., 1977; Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy, Indiana U., 1978.
Substitute teacher, Merrillville (Indiana) Community School Corporation, 1978-1982; accompanist, director assistant, Pierce Junior High School, Merrillville, 1978-1983; accompanist, director assistant, Merrillville High School, 1978-1983; private voice instructor,, Gary, 1978-1983; adjunct instructor, Indiana U. N.W., Gary, 1983-1992; assistant professor music, Indiana U. N.W., Gary, 1992-1997. Music director Highland (Indiana) Parks Department, 1986-1991, Whiting (Indiana) Community Showcase, 1988-1991, Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana, 1988-1990, Adjunct Professor, 1998, Crown Point (Indiana) Playmakers, 1989-1991.
Soloist, pianist, organist, Grace Baptist Church, Gary, since 1968. Member Council for Arts, Gary, 1989-1990. Member National Association Teachers Singing, National Association Recording Arts & Sciences, N.W. Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation (Outstanding Vocal Direction of a Musical award 1993, 94), Psi Kappa Lambda, Mu Phi Epsilon (chorister, president, chaplain, Sterling Achievement award 1977).