Denise

Denise R. Eaton is a music educator of forty-three years, twenty-nine at the High School level, seven as an adjunct professor at the collegiate level and as a choral consultant to numerous secondary choirs over the span of her career.

Choirs under her direction have performed at four TMEA conventions and one SWACDA convention. Chamber choirs under her direction have won the prestigious American Classic Madrigal Festival an unprecedented six times.

An active clinician and conductor, Ms. Eaton spends time in choir rooms throughout the state of Texas as a clinician and has conducted over forty Texas Region Choirs. On the national level she has conducted regional or All-State choirs in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Known for her innovative teaching styles, Ms. Eaton has presented numerous workshops in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Missouri and Iowa. An avid proponent of music education, Denise is proud to have served TMEA in several capacities including Vocal Vice-President and-President.

Co-author of six sight-reading books, Ms. Eaton has served as the Choral editor for Carl Fischer & BriLee Music publications since 2011. Her favorite and most important role, however, is that of DeeDee to three perfect Grandchildren.