OkMEA Retired Music Teacher Directory

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Retired Teacher Name	James (Jim) R. McPherson
Spouse	Rudena
Children	Kimberly, Terri, Shari
Address	2221 Michael Road Muskogee, OK 74402 Map It
Phone	(918) 682-6977
In what year did you retire from teaching?	1991
How many years did you teach?	34
Degrees Earned (start with most recent)	Northeastern State University; Tahlequah, OK - M.Ed. - Administration 1967 - Phillips University; Enid, OK - MME - Trumpet 1959 - Phillips University; Enid, OK - BME - Trumpet
Other Training Institutions (certifications, etc.)	Sul Ross College - Alpine, TX - studied trumpet with Joseph Bellamah summer of 1958
Teaching Positions (start with the most recent)	1987-1991 - Cherokee Elementary, OK - Principal 1983-1987 - Harris Jobe Elementary, OK - Principal 1969-1983 - Muskogee Schools, OK - Instrumental Music 1968-1969 - Southwestern Music Co. OK - Salesman, Field Clinician 1967-1968 - Woodward Schools, OK - Instrumental Music 1963-1967 - Cordell Schools, OK - Instrumental Music 1959-1963 - Waukomis Schools, OK - All Vocal and Instrumental Music
Teaching Highlights (ensemble accomplishments, personal accomplishments, etc.)	Symphonic Band selected as an honor band OMEA 1981 Symphonic Band contest performance ratings were 4 - 1+, 18 - I, 5 - II, and 3 - III Jazz Ensemble contest performance ratings were 4 - I+, 10 - I, 1 - II Jazz Ensemble was named most outstanding by OSSAA five times, Phillips University one time, Greater Southwest Music Festival (Amarillo, TX) one time, NSU Jazz Festival one time, and the University of Tulsa one time The Jazz Ensemble was selected by Jazz Tours International to tour Europe for tow weeks The Jazz Ensemble was selected by MENC to perform at the National Convention in Omaha, NE in 1977
Professional Education Associations	MENC/OMEA - Band Chair ASBDA - State Chairman OK-NAJE - President OBA - President
Personal Honors and Awards	1982 - OBA Band Director of the Year Military Experience: 45th Infantry Division of the National Guard 1959-1967 Rank Staff Sgt. Director of Stage Band/Dance Band
Retirement Years (jobs, accomplishments, travel, etc.)	Along with my wife, Rudena, I raise Yorkshire Terrier show dogs. Our kennel name is "Gabriel's Kennel"

Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President

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Oklahoma City, OK 73132
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