Musical Groups Entertain Community, Students UHarding University gives you the Time of Day!" These words are repeated over and over all across the nation as the "Time of Day" musical group travels near and far to tell the story of Harding University to young people. An integral part of the Admission program? No doubt about it! They serve a purpose that cannot be served by anyone else. They reach out to more young people through banquets, youth rallies, and schools than any individual or group could possibly reach. With a repertoire of bluegrass and popular songs, a variety of musical instruments and answers to questions about Harding University. the trio is now in its 10th year. Joining the group this year was Johnny Bowman, a sophomore from Morrilton, Ark. Johnny was studying for a career in optometry. Returning Time of Day members were Jon Woodroof of Searcy, a business and journalism major, and Clay Sturgeon, a music education major from Phoenix. Sturgeon transferred to Harding from Michigan Christian College where he was a member of A Cappella and the "Autumn" trio and served as host during the spring variety show ''Celebration.'' Woodroof, a member for two years now, has performed for several years with a family quartet. His older brother, Tim, was also a member of the Time of Day. Jon played guitar, bass, and banjo. Their repertoire includes some old favorites such as ' 'Rocky Top" and "American Trilogy," as well as some new sounds from contemporary performers like Dan Fogelberg and Larry Gatlin. This year the group's travel has taken them throughout Canada, with a fun stop at Niagra Falls. They have also performed in Houston, Shreveport, Bolder, and a host of American cities. The Time of Day was greatly enhanced by the purchase of a new silver and maroon van. It was much larger than the old orange van and provided more comfort according to the singers. Admissions counselor Ken 114 Arts and Sciences-Music Qualls was the Time of Day coordinator. He was chiefly responsible for scheduling the trio through the year's busy touring sessions. Generally he or other counselors, Scott Bellamy and Dawn Zoller, accompanied the group on their trips. "It has been a year of transition," said Woodroof, who has seen many changes during his Time of Day years. ''We've had to work hard and have been gone a lot. However, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet people and especially making them smile." -Ken Qualls and Jimmy A/{en The year began a little sooner than usual for Harding's Stage Band. The band, which customarily starts working late in the fall, participated in October rehearsals for an early concert requested by the Executive Women International in Little Rock. The 1980-8 I school year proved to be a long and active one for the band. A concert and afternoon clinic was conducted at Des Arc High School in January. The band also performed for the Little Rock chapter of Associated Women for Harding. In March, the band went - 8i1Nt Albany _ 5t4/1 Photo
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