Sheila Joy Courtney

Background

Courtney, Sheila Joy was born on September 18, 1962 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Bruce Wayne and Katherine Anne (Kramer) McLain.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Western Michigan University, 1984. Master of Music, Arizona State University, 1985.

Career

Flute instructor, Western Michigan U. Preparatory Institute, Kalamazoo, 1983-1984; piccolo specialist, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, 1984-1987; principal flutist, West Suburban Symphony Orchestra, LaGrange, Illinois, 1987-1989; piccolo specialist, Wheaton (Illinois) Municipal Band, 1988-1994; publicity director, Wheaton (Illinois) Municipal Band, 1989-1994; woodwinds professor, College St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois, 1988-1994; flute professor, Lewis U., Romeoville, Illinois, since 1988; director non-credit music programs, Lewis U., Romeoville, Illinois, since 1992; flute professor, Illinois Benedictine Preparatory School, Lisle, Illinois, 1990-1994. Collegiate advisor Music Educators National Conference, Romeoville, since 1995.

Achievements

• Sheila Joy Courtney has been listed as a noteworthy Flutist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Performer Damien Ministries Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Benefit, Lewis University, 1991. Member Chicago Flute Club (vice president 1990-1995), College Music Society, Music Teachers National Association, National Flute Association, Mortar Board, National Music Honor Society, Sigma Alpha Iota.

Interests

• Avocations: classical music, movies, water sports.

Connections

Married Scott Bradley Courtney, June 15, 1985.

Father:

Bruce Wayne McLain

Mother:

Katherine Anne (Kramer) McLain

Spouse:

Scott Bradley Courtney