Background
Smith, Vernon Leon was born on June 26, 1944 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Benjamin Jefferson and Mildred Olivia (Bradley) Smith.
Smith, Vernon Leon was born on June 26, 1944 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Benjamin Jefferson and Mildred Olivia (Bradley) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Hampton Institute, 1966. Master of Science, University Florida, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1985.
Music teacher D.A. High School, Jacksonville, Florida, 1966-1968, M. Gilbert Junior High, Jacksonville, 1970-1971, W. Raines High School, Jacksonville, 1971-1976. Music instructor, choral director Hampton (Virginia) Institute, 1976-1978, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, since 1978. Church music ministry, Bethel Baptist Church, Tallahassee, since 1978, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, since 1978.
Music director FAMU Essential Theatre, Tallahassee, since 1979.
With United States Army, 1968-1970. Member American Choral Directors Association (committee chairman Florida), Music Educators National Conference, Florida Vocal Association, Florida Music Education Association, National Hampton Alumni Association (outstanding member Jacksonville chapter 1976).
Children: Sonja Vernita, Tonya Vanessa.