OkMEA Retired Music Teacher Directory

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Retired Teacher Name	George H. McDow
Spouse	Sherry
Children	Davin, Sean, Beth
Address	2016 Timbercrest Norman, OK 73701 Map It
Phone	(405) 249-6028
In what year did you retire from teaching?	2003 (Oklahoma) and 2011 (Texas)
How many years did you teach?	40
Degrees Earned (start with most recent)	1989 - University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK - PhD - Music Education 1973 - University of North Texas; Denton, TX - MME - Music Education 1968 - Oklahoma Baptist University; Shawnee, OK - BME - Instrumental and Vocal Music Education
Other Training Institutions (certifications, etc.)	United States Armed Forces School of Music - Little Creek; VA - Army Music Course of Student Diploma - 1969
Teaching Positions (start with the most recent)	2004-Present - Bethel University and Liberty University - St. Paul, MN & Lynchburg, VA - Ethnomusicology Graduate Courses 2005-2011 - Boerne Independent School District; Boerne, TX - Director of Orchestras 2004-2005 - Belhaven University; Jackson, MS - Coordinator of Instrumental Activities 2003-2004 - Oklahoma Baptist University; Shawnee, OK - Cross Cultural Courses 1997-2003 - Payap University; Chiang Mai, Thailand - Conducting, Music Education, Arranging, Orchestration, and Private Trumpet 1992-1994 - Yunnan Conservatory; KunMind, PR China - Orchestra, Choir, Conducting 1976-1996 - Norman Public Schools; Norman, OK - MS and HS Band and Orchestra 1973-1976 - Okmulgee Public Schools; Okmulgee, OK - MS Band Director 1971-1973 - Irving public Schools; Irving, TX - Private Brass Instructor 7-12 grade
Teaching Highlights (ensemble accomplishments, personal accomplishments, etc.)	Numerous Division I ratings each year at band and orchestra contests Best in Class Honors eleven times Sweepstakes Awards (Best Organization in entire contest) 3 times Citation for Outstanding Achievement from OK Legislature 1986 OMEA Honor Orchestra 1992 Four presentations at MENC National Conference Presided at two MENC Conferences One presentation at OMEA Conference One presentation at TMEA Conference Guest Conductor, Lecturer and Performer in USA and Asia 12 Articles published in regional and national journals Founded OMEA Hall of Fall 1987
Professional Education Associations	NAfME - Southwest Division Chair of History SRIG 1988-1996 OkMEA - Historian and Hall of Fame Chair 1985-1992 ASBDA - State Vice Chair 1991-1992 OBA - Hall of Fame Chair 1988-1992 Phi Beta Mu Pi Kappa Lambda Kappa Kappa Psi Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Kappa Delta Pi Christian Instrumentalists and Directors Associaiton
Personal Honors and Awards	2007 - Designated as Featured Teacher by Texas Music Educators Conference 1994 - Awarded Honorary Full Professorship by Yunnan Arts University; KumMing PR China 1993 - Awarded Friendship Medal (highest award given a foreigner by Chinese Government) 1992 - Designated as Top State Historian by MENC 1991 - Designated as Nationally Certified Music Educator by MENC 1989 - Awarded Dissertation Award by Council of Research in Music Ed 1973 - Listed in young Men of America; Listed in Who's Who in Education, 3rd Edition 1968 - Listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Military Experience: US Army Bands 1968-1971
Retirement Years (jobs, accomplishments, travel, etc.)	VP of Executive Committee of Global Consultation on Music and Missions 2000-present Teaching online courses for graduate program in ethnomusicology Judging at contest, carpentry, house remodeling and international travel

Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President

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