1981-1982 Yearbook

Music _ Darrell TruW George IIiIggett, DJIIIE Prof.• Band I'Iartba Campbell, BJIIIE Assoc. Instr•• Voice Steve Campbell, BJIII Assoc. Instr., Orchestra Patricia J. Cox, B8 Assoc. Instr" Violin Travl. Cox, MM Asst. Prof., Violin Kenneth Davia, DMua Prof., Choral Music Clifton L. Ganus III, DMA Assoc. Prof.• Choral Music William Hollaway, PhD Prof.• Piano Jeff Hopper,_ Asst. Prof., Piano Erie T. Moore, PhD Prof., Voice. Chairman Mona Moore, SA Instr., Music Ann Sewell, MM. Assoc. Prof., Piano Moore Retires After 33 Years of Service Dr. Erie T. Moore completed 33 years as chairman of the Harding Music Department at the close of the 1982 spring semester. His wife, Mona, completed 25 years as a part-time teacher in the department. Although Dr. Moore had one additional year that he could serve as chairman, he chose to retire with his wife so that they could travel and attend music concerts and festivals. Dr. Kenneth Davis was chosen to succeed Dr. Moore as chairman. Several choral and instrumental groups gave the department of music great visibility on campus and in the community. The Marching Band presented pre-game and halftime programs at all home football games and the Pep Band played for all home basketball games. The Concert Band gave concerts on campus and made an extended tour in the spring. 98- Music Dr. William Hollaway com· posed a choral number, "How Beautiful Upon the Mountains," which was premiered at the 1981 World Evangelism Work· shop hosted by Harding on Oc· tober 23·25. He also composed a violin and piano number that was premiered at the October meeting of the Searcy Beethoven Club. Patricia Cox directed the Searcy Beethoven Club pro· grams, winning a superior rating on their yearbook at the state convention. Travis and Patricia Cox served as judges for the AII·State Orchestra audio tions. Ann Sewell judged the Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs piano festival held in Searcy. Martha Campbell servo ed as voacl director for the musical , "Shenandoah ," presented at Homecoming. Jeff Hopper served as music coordinator for Spring Sing. Several members of the music faculty helped with the summer community music programs. Dr. Davis conducted the community chorus, Dr. Baggett directed the band, and other members were participants. Members of the faculty were active in local, state, and national music organizations. Mrs. Sewell was appOinted to the Board of the Arkansas State Music Teachers Association, replacing Dr. Davis. She also served on the state certification committee. Dr. Cliff Ganus III was appointed state chairman of the American Choral Directors Association Committee for youth and student activities. Dr. Davis conducted two high school choral festivals, one in Searcy and the other in Dallas. During the summer, Dr. and Mrs. Moore made an extensive tour of the Mediterranean area, including Egypt, Israel, Greece, and the island of Capri. Dr. Davis made plans for an exten· sive tour by the A Cappella Chorus to ten countries in western Europe during the sum· mer 9f 1982. Several 1981 music educa· tion majors were employed as high school band or choral directors in three different states. Thirteen of the 18 choral directors bringing choruses to the 1981 Christian college choral festival were Harding graduates. The department conducted its 20th consecutive music camp at Camp Tahkodah in August. The camp as very help. ful in orienting freshmen and transfer students to the music program at Harding and was considered one of the best camps the department had con· ducted. ~

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