Uncle Bud. Dr. Kenneth Davis , Jr., dire~ts. t~e A Cappella Chorus into a pianissimo. As director of the chorus , he had many responszb lztzes , one of which was to produce a choir which represented Harding well. - photo by Danny Meeks . Grant helps gifted students 0 ptim urn utilization of available resources enabled the department of music to ---- achieve a degree of excellence seldom achieved by a department in a small liberal arts university. Realizing the key role that well qualified, dedicated teachers play, the University continued to support capable young teachers in doctoral study. During the summer Warren Casey worked full time on his doctoral dissertation at the University of Oklahoma. Jeff Hopper made plans to pursue the doctorate during 1986-87 at either Yale or Rutgers. When these two men complete the doctorate, seven members of the music faculty will hold the doctorate in various areas of music. Also, Neva White took graduate accompanying classes at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Physical facilities underwent refurbishing. New carpets were put down in the halls and new chairs were placed in the classrooms. Chimes, xylophones, percussion instruments, and Orff instruments were · purchased for the music education classes. Vocal accompaniment tapes were purchased to help voice students. Faculty members were active in a variety of professional organizations. Dr. Kenneth Davis, department chairman, attended annual meetings of the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. He served as vice president of the Arkansas NATS. Dr. George Baggett served as vice president of the Arkansas Music Education Association. Dr. Cliff Ganus III attended the American Choral Directors Association National Convention in Salt Lake City. Dr. Arthur Shearin and Mrs. White attended NATS National Convention in New 0Pleans and the state meeting in Conway. Dr. Wiliam Hollaway composed a four movement suite for the orchestra. Travis Cox played throughout the season with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Both he and ·Mrs. Cox played with other orchestras in Arkansas and Tennessee. Dr. Davis, Mrs. White, and Mr. Hopper presented faculty recitals. Mrs. Cox and Mrs. White were members of the Searcy Beethoven Club and also performed for its meetings. Both students and faculty members as well as outside performers performed for Collegium Musicum, the weekly seminar required of all music majors. The A Cappella Chorus, Chorale, Troubadours, Belles and Beaux, Chamber Singers, Orchestra, String Quartet, Marching Band, Concert Band, Stage Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Saxophone Quartet were music organizations directed by members of the department. These performed great service to the University as well as giving students a wide choice of participation. The A Cappella Chorus and Chorale attended the Christian College Choral Festival hosted in January by Lubbock Christian College. A number of choruses attending were directed by Harding alumni. During the summer of 1985, Dr. Ganus took 38 members of the Chorale on a tour through England, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, and Spain. Dr. Davi.s made plans to take the A Cappella Chorus on a second tour to Poland and other countries in Europe next summer. Many students received recognition for their excellent performance. Laura White won the Arkansas NATS auditions. Mark Brown won the Junior University Men's division in the regional auditions of NATS at Louisiana State University. J11t Music 273
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