
Jim Goodwin, M.A.
Education
- B.S. in Music Education, Eastern Michigan University;
- Graduate work, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary;
- M.A. in Music Education, Drake University;
- Army Bandsman and Bandmaster Courses, U.S. Army School of Music;
- Army Reserve Warrant Officer Course, Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Present Ministry
- Adjunct Music Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College, 2017-present
Experience
- Adult Sunday School Teacher, Altoona Regular Baptist Church, present
- Musician, Des Moines Municipal Band and Central Iowa Wind Ensemble
- Composer and Arranger of Music, 1970–present
- Band Director, Joshua Christian Academy, Des Moines, Iowa, 2016–present
- Musician and Conductor, Iowa Military Veterans Band, 1996-2008, 2008–present
- Solo and Ensemble Adjudicator, Talents for Christ, 1986–2018
- Solo and Ensemble Adjudicator, Des Moines Public Schools, 2000-2016
- Band Instructor, Des Moines Public Schools, Iowa, 1998-2016
- Musician and Bandmaster, 34th Army Band, Iowa National Guard, 1985-1995, 1995-2010
- Music Instructor, Grandview Park Baptist School, Des Moines, Iowa, 1984-1998
- Children’s Church Leader, Grandview Park Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, 1986-1992
- Band Instructor, Wyoming Public Schools, Wyoming, Michigan, 1983-1984
- Choir Director, Faith Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1983-1984
- Adult Sunday School Teacher, Germany, 1981-1983
- Band and Choir Instructor, Frankfurt, Germany, 1981-1983
- Musician, Kalamazoo Civic Band, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1979-1980
- Band Instructor, Bloomingdale Public Schools, Bloomingdale, Michigan, 1978-1981
- Musician, S. Army Bands, Maryland and Germany, 1973-1975