Background
Smith, Renee Corey was born on December 9, 1932 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Daughter of Thomas Allen and Charlotte (L'Arbid) Corey.
Smith, Renee Corey was born on December 9, 1932 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Daughter of Thomas Allen and Charlotte (L'Arbid) Corey.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Ithaca College, 1954; postgraduate, Cornell Univercity, summer 1954; postgraduate, University of California, Berkeley, since 1991.
Cultural arts cunselor, Camp Birchmere, Atrium, N.H., summers 1952-1953;
music supervisor, Dryden (New York) Center School, 1954-1958;
music teacher, Ark Nursery School, Livermore, California, 1966-1967;
professional pianist, Beauty Pageants Association, Pleasanton, California, 1975-1985;
private piano teacher, Livermore, Dublin, 1970-1987;
telemarketing staff, Olin Mills Portrait Studios, Dublin, 1981-1982;
organist, choir director, various churches, various locations, 1955-1965;
professor pianist, Bonwit Teller, Marriot Hotel, Tarrytown, Scarsdale, New York, 1988-1990;
professor pianist, Holiday Inn, Pleasanton, California, since 1990. Founder, director Pittsburgh Madrigal Singers, Bach Reading, 1958-1963, Livermore Madrigal Singers, Boys Choir, 1963-1968. Founder workshops, on piano, organ, flute, harp, Liver, 1965-1989.
One of founders Livermore Cultural Arts Council, since 1969.
Founder, president, board directors Mendelssohn Symphonic Choir, Pittsburgh, 1959-1963. Founder Del Valle Fine Arts Concert Association, Livermore, since 1977. Director projects Music for Retarded Children, Livermore, 1986-1987.
Founder, director Tutorial Program for College Entrance Exams, Livermore, 1980-1981, Blankenship Project, music for low income children, Livermore. Member American Association of University Women (named fellowship 500 1970), Sigma Alpha Iota (chapter vice president).
Married Gordon S. Smith, June 12, 1954. Children: Kevin, Darren.