Joseph W. Pinson, Jr. (’73), Denton. He received degrees in music from Southern Methodist University and American University in Washington, D.C., before relocating to study for a doctorate in music theory and composition at North Texas. A board-certified registered music therapist, he was director of music at the former Denton State School (now Denton State Supported Living Center) from 1974 through 1997. He taught music therapy as an assistant clinical professor at Texas Woman's University through his 2013 retirement, when he was named Denton County Composer in Residence. Joseph founded and spent more than a quarter-century directing the Denton Bell Band. In 2009, he was awarded the Community Arts Recognition Award by the Greater Denton Arts Council.