OkMEA Retired Music Teacher Directory

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Retired Teacher NameMelvin L. Lee
SpouseJoAnn
ChildrenJames and Lori
Address4224 NW 60th Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
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Phone(405) 946-5737
In what year did you retire from teaching?2000
How many years did you teach?51
Degrees Earned (start with most recent)

1969 - University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK - DME - Music Education
1955 - University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI - MME - Music Education
1949 - Oklahoma City University, OK - BM - Music Education

Other Training Institutions (certifications, etc.)

OKC Symphony Orchestra 1946-1969

Teaching Positions (start with the most recent)

1964-2000 - UCO, OK - Band, Orchestra, Theory, Conducting, Music Methods, Music History, Sight-Singing, Orchestration and Brass Techniques
1954-1964 - Capitol Hill HS, OK - Band, Orchestra, Theory
1949-1954 - Band

Teaching Highlights (ensemble accomplishments, personal accomplishments, etc.)

Jackson JH received superior rating at State Contest in 1954
Capitol Hill HS received superior rating at State Contest in 1964

Professional Education Associations

ASBDA
- President in 1964

MENC/OMEA

OBA
- Hall of Fame in 1981

Personal Honors and Awards

University of Central Oklahoma Director of Bands Emeritus

Military Experience:
US Navy Air Corps - 2 years (1944-1946)

Retirement Years (jobs, accomplishments, travel, etc.)

Adjunct Faculty at UCO and SNU
Oklahoma Community Orchestra
Private Lessons
Church Orchestra

Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President

6721 Stonycreek Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 740-9306
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