This is a work in progress. Will try to have a more complete picture eventually. My grandchildren
can come here and learn more about family.
Joseph Pinson, aka Mister Joe, was born in Clarksville, Texas, on October 6, 1937. He is the only
child of Joseph and Ida Mae Pinson.
A large gap here that I will eventually fill in.
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Joseph Pinson, MA, MT-BC
- holds degrees in music from Southern Methodist University & the American University
- member of the music faculty at Texas Woman's University since 1997
- director of music, Denton State School (1974-1997)
- board certified music therapist & all level certification in music education
- over 100 compositions published and recorded
- has received the standard award from ASCAP annually since 2000
- co-author (with D. Michel) Music Therapy in Principle & Practice (Charles C. Thomas)
- author – Let Everyone Ring (Schulmerich)
- author – Focus On Participation (AGEHR)
- founding director – Denton Bell Band (adults with developmental disabilities)
- director – Denton Senior Center Chime Choir
- director – Redbud Ringers (university handbell ensemble)
Most recent performances:
- 2006: incidental music for Eleemosynary, performed by TWU Drama Department
- 2006: Mathematical Zoo, performed by Woodrow Wilson All Star Choir (Denton)
- 2006: original songs for production of West of the Pecos by TWU Drama Department
- 2006: Bone City for trombone quartet performed at TWU Music of America Concert
- 2005: Opus Bonus (trombone solo) performed by Phil Bleinberger at UNT Recital Hall
- 2005: Opus Bonus & Denver Dance (for theremin) performed at Dallas Public Library
- 2005: Opus Bonus & Denver Dance performed at TWU Composers Showcase
- 2005: Symetritonix #1 (for wind ensemble) performed at Texas Woman's University
- 2004: performing three original songs for Arts in Our Backyard Concert (Denton)
- 2004: performing six original songs with Alexandria's Ragtime Band, TWU
- 2003: High Five (violin) & Rondo Bello (handbells) TWU Composers Symposium
All you ever need to know about Mister Joe