David M. Hooten
Music Instructor
Biographical Information
Mr. Hooten was born in Dallas, Texas and attended the Dallas public schools.
After graduation from high school he attended Abilene
Christian University, The University of Texas
at Arlington, and Texas A&M
University at Commerce. He also has done advanced study in music theory
at Indiana University and The University of North Texas. Upon graduation
from Texas A&M at Commerce, then known as East Texas State University, he
taught in the Custer County Consolidated School District R-1 in Westcliffe, Colorado. He also was band director
in the Dallas Independent School District for six years.
Education
B. S. in Music from Texas A&M at Commerce, emphasis in music education.
M. Ed. in Education from Texas A&M at Commerce, emphasis in music education.
Doctoral study at The University of North Texas, emphasis in music theory
and music literature.
Personal Information
Married to Jeannie Hooten, also a Dallas native. Two children: Katherine, who is a professional journalist
living in the Washington, D.C. area; and Joseph, an elementary music teacher in McKinney, Texas. Joseph is married
to Lori, also an elementary school music teacher in McKinney.
Courses Taught at MCC
Professional Activities
(Phone: (254)299-8280)