Lissa Fleming May

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Lissa Fleming May

Biography

Lissa Fleming May (b. 26 September 1952, Clinton, Ind.) is an American composer and educator.

Dr. May received a Doctor of Music Education degree from Indiana University in 1988, and an MS and BME, also from Indiana.

May is associate dean for instruction, professor of music education, and interim chair of the guitar department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She served previously as the Jacobs School's director of undergraduate studies. Her responsibilities have also included teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, and placing and supervising student teachers of music.

As a jazz educator, she served as jazz band director at Oakland University, Michigan, while also serving as supervisor of fine arts for the Waterford School District. She is a former faculty member in band and jazz studies at Purdue University, where she directed the Purdue Jazz Band for its tour of Japan and China.

May's publications include Getting Started with Jazz, compositions for band and jazz ensemble, and music education research. She has made appearances as a clinician and guest conductor in 15 U.S. states, Brazil, and China.


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