Sparky Koerner:
CLASS OF 1966
Bellevue High SchoolClass of 1966
Bellevue, PA
University of North TexasClass of 1976
Denton, TX
Louisiana State University - MusicClass of 1974
Baton rouge, LA
Sparky's Story
Hi all, Happy New Year 2023. Wow it is amazing that another year has passed. and we are pressing on in life. I have enjoyed retirement this past year and half. Started the year off right with taking a Jazz Cruise 1-5 thru 1-13. Over 100 world class jazz musicians with over 200 performances. If you love jazz music believe me, you would love this cruise.
I hope everyone has a safe and healthy 2023.
Back in 1966 didn't think too much about a few decades ahead. Life Continues to be good. Met a wonderful woman beginning of 2017 and in July of 2018 got married. Marriage at later time in life can be fun, Reminds me of being in love when I was younger. Debbie has brought me great happiness and hope that our lives will share many more years together.
Still performing quite a bit with all the groups I play with. Sparky's Jazz Express, Jazz Sunday, Trio Du Jour, Galveston Symphony Orchestra. I have retired ...Expand for more
after 40 years of teaching as of 8-31-2021 from College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX.
I am past president of the Texas Jazz Educators Association and past-president of the International Association for Jazz Education Texas Unit. At the IAJE Conference in Toronto, Canada on January 11, 2003 I received the IAJE Talent Recognition Outstanding Service Award.. I received my B.Music degree from Louisiana State University, 1974 and M.Music Ed. from University of North Texas, 1976.
All my children area doing fine and all the grand children seem to be getting older and are changing into young adults.
Oh yea recently heard from one of our classmates, first time in 38 years. Micky McCarthy called me, what a nice surprise. He lives in the Gibsonia and is doing well.
I am always interested in hearing from different people in the Class of 66.
I hope all have had a good life. Musically, Sparky Koerner
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