1979-1980 Yearbook

.- Tours share good music, goo~ . news For Mitch Hamric, Jon Woodroof and David Wiggins the phrase... "time of day" not only refered to a particular hourand-minute designation , but also to the singing group which they composed . As ''The Time of Day" they served primarily as traveling representatives for the University admissions office but were made known to the student body through numerous campus appearances and banquet performances. All of them being accomplished musicians, they were able ~o interchange among the guitar, banjo and bass throughout their shows. Hamric , a senior pre-physical therapy major from Huntsville, Alabama and Woodroof , a sophomore from Searcy, have been with the group for two years. The newest member , David Wiggins, was a freshman from Memphis . During the year, the group traveled extensively in Arkansas and adjoining states. They were usually accompanied by Rick Barnes, an admissions counselo r Music for the University. The trio's repertoire included pieces within the broad range of bluegrass country and soft rock. With the addition of Wiggins this year, the group did not play quite as much bluegrass, although old standards like "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" were still part of their performances. "It is really a lot of fun being with the Time of Day," said Woodroof. His opinion was seconded by Hamric, who called the whole experience "a good time. " "Traveling as we do," Woodroof continued, "we get to meet many people and that is a good experience." All three members were in agreement that the traveling provided good opportunities to meet people and broaden themselves. Hamric, Woodroof and Wiggins practiced at least ten hours per week. Often they were away on trips more than they were on campus, but studies were somehow maintained. "You can do it if you really want to," commented Woodroof. TIME OF DAY. Woodroof. Wigg ins. Ham ric. The orange van that carried them from show to show logged a great number of miles as they took extended trips in both the fall and spring semesters. In the fall , the group made a swing through the Northeast and got as far away as New Jersey. They also did a concert at Ohio Valley College in West Virginia. For the spring tour, they traveled through Alabama , Georgia and Flo rida . - Cyndi Kinkaid ~

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