Thomas Jay Porter

Background

Porter, Thomas Jay was born on September 4, 1958 in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Son of Kenneth C. and Patricia A. Porter.

Education

Bachelor in Music, U. Mary, 1979; Master of Arts in Music, DePaul University, 1980; Master of Arts in Theology, U. Notre Dame, 1986.

Career

Independent musician, 1980-1990; director of worship, Diocese of Bismarck, 1982-1994; instructor music, U. Mary, Bismarck, 1987-1991; instructor music, Bismarck State College, since 1994.

Achievements

• Thomas Jay Porter has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Musician Bismarck-Mandan Symphony, 1977-1989. Volunteer United Way, Bismarck, 1988-1989, Young Life, 1980-1984. Member National Federation Musicians, National Pastoral Musicians Association, American Guild Organists, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Committee (national board directors 1990-1991), American Choral Directors Association.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, cycling.

Connections

Married Jenifer M. Frank, May 2,1987. Children: Hannah Jocelyn, Joel Christian, Sarah Jenifer, Benjamin Jacob.

Father:

Kenneth C. Porter

Mother:

Patricia A. Porter

Spouse:

Jenifer M. Frank

child:

Benjamin Jacob Porter

child:

Sarah Jenifer Porter

child:

Joel Christian Porter

child:

Hannah Jocelyn Porter