Mary Kay Parrish is a native of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and holds degrees in piano and theory from Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of North Texas. She joined the OBU music faculty in 1964 and recently retired after 38 years of service. She taught music theory and directed the auditioned handbell ensemble, the University Ringers, for 20 years. She also is the founder and director of the Jubilation Ringers at University Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma, which she directed for 26 years.

She has received OBU's Distinguished Teaching Award and their Alumni Achievement Award.

She is active as a handbell clinician, composer/arranger and was selected as the first Jeffers Handbell Supply, Co., composer of the year. She has been guest conductor for Baptist and American Guild of English Handbell Ringers festivals on the local, Area, and National levels and has served on the AGEHR Area IX and the National Board of Directors.

She is married to John Parrish, former executive vice president at OBU, and they have two grown children.

 



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