Background
Wade, Reba was born on April 30, 1938 in Dresden, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of John Buford and Willie Ruth (Todd) Tilley.
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Reba Wade
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Student, University Tennessee, Martin, 1980.
Career
Teacher private studio, Martin, 1962-1970, 76—, Sharon (Tennessee) School, 1968, Westview High School, Martin, 1976-1979, Greenfield (Tennessee) School, 1984-1986. Manager, director Wade Brothers, Martin, 1965-1971, High Variety Show Members, Martin, since 1994. Teacher, accompanist for students, shows, groups, auditions and on radio and television.
Professional pianist. Trainer in field.
Achievements
Membership
Active in civic affairs, since 1947. Judge music festival University Tennessee, Martin, 2000-2001, 2002, 2004-2005, fall performance, 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 04, 05, Kiwanis Club Talent Show, 2000-2001. Active Martin Elementary Chorus, 2001.
Fundraiser Big Cypress Tree State Park, 2000-2001, Dickson (Tennessee) Police Department, 2000, Relay for Life, 1992-2006, 07. Invited charter member 1st Women's History Museum, Washington. Planner, tnr. fund raiser program local fire department to buy new fire truck, 2000, entertainment fund raiser local town to install new lights in town, 2000.
Trained and provided entertainment for various charities. Fellow International Biographical Association (life, director deputy general, 2006, advisor to director general, 2006, Top 100 Musicians Pinnacle Achievement award, 2006, International Order Merit, 2006). Member SAI (life, social chairman 1979), Songwriters Guild American, Music Teachers National Association, Philharmonic Music Club (vice president 1983-1984, president 1985), American College Musicians, Democratic Women, American Biographical Institute (professional women's advisory board, since 2006, World Lifetime Achieve award, 2004, Woman of Year, 2006, 500 Greatest Geniuses of 21st Century, 2006, American Medal Honor, 2006).
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Married Ronald Lee Wade, July 22, 1956. Children: Tony Lee, Randy Neal.
Education
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1980
Career
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1965 - 1971
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1965 - 1971
Awards
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Recipient Volunteer Service award State of Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, 2001, Companion Honor award, 2002, Salute to Greatness award, 2005. Named International Woman Year, 2001, International Musician, 2004, International Musician Year, 2004. Nominated for American Medal Honor, 2002, 03-04, Lifetime Achievement award United Cultural Convention, 2005.Recipient Volunteer Service award State of Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, 2001, Companion Honor award, 2002, Salute to Greatness award, 2005. Named International Woman Year, 2001, International Musician, 2004, International Musician Year, 2004. Nominated for American Medal Honor, 2002, 03-04, Lifetime Achievement award United Cultural Convention, 2005.