National Band Association Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors

The Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors was established on the campus of what was then known as Troy State University in Troy, Alabama, by the National Band Association in 1979. The Hall of Fame contains the picture and biographies of band directors who have distinguished themselves is some way or who have made significant contributions to the field of band directing, conducting, or leadership. ^[1]

The Facility

The facility, eventually declared the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor, was built to house the hall of fame. ^[2] The hall is named for chancellors Jack Hawkins, Jr., Ralph Wyatt Adams, and founder of the Sound of the South, John M. Long. The hall is located adjacent to the building that houses the band program, John M. Long Hall. The facility is designed to allow for use by student music recitals, organizational music programs, and a regular weekly music recital, held every Wednesday.

Nomination to the Hall of Fame is open to any person who has distinguished themselves in the fields of band and music who have reached the age of 65. This includes those who have already died and would receive the award posthumously.

First Inductions

The induction of the first class of directors took place on February 2, 1980. At that time the following individuals were posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame: ^[1]

Mr. G. C. Bainum Col. Harold Bachman Cmdr. Charles Brendler Capt. Howard Bronson Mr. Herbert Clarke Mr. Patrick Conway Dr. Henry Fillmore Mr. Pat Gilmore Mr. Edwin Franko Goldman

Dr. Albert Austin Harding Mr. Karl King Col. Sam Loboda Mr. A.R. McAllister Mr. Arthur Pryor Capt. W.H. Santelmann Dr. Frank Simon Mr. John Philip Sousa

The second class that was inducted was the first class made up of living band conductors. The ceremony took place on January 31, 1981 at the Hall of Fame. Inducted were:

• Mr. Dale C. Harris
• Dr. James Neilson
• Dr. William D. Revelli

Other Inductions

1982-1989

February 6, 1982 Col. George S. Howard February 5, 1983 Dr. Merle Evans Mr. Ernest Williams Dr. Mark Hindsley [3] Mr. Charleton Stewart February 4, 1984 Dr. Leonard Falcone [4] Dr. D.O. Wiley

February 2, 1985 Mr. Raymond Dvorak February 8, 1986 Mr. Nilo Hovey Dr. Al G. Wright February 7, 1987 Dr. Frederick C. Ebbs

1990-1999

February 3, 1990

• Dr. Frederick Fennell
• Dr. Paul V. Yoder
• Dr. Robert Hawkins
• Lt. Col. William F. Santelmann

February 1, 1992

• Col. Arnald Gabriel ^[5]

February 5, 1994

• Dr. W J Julian
• Dr. Harry Begian
• Mr. Frank Nicolo Mancini

February 3, 1996

• Dr. John M. Long ^[6]

February 6, 1999

• Mrs. Gladys Stone Wright ^[7]
• Dr. William P. Foster ^[8]

2000-2009

February 3, 2001

• Col. John Bourgeois ^[9]

February 1, 2003

• Mr. Kenneth Bloomquist ^[10]

February 7, 2004

• Dr. James Croft
• Col. Hal Gibson

February 4, 2006

• Mr. Robert E. Foster

February 2, 2008

• Mr. Edward S. Lisk ^[11]
• Dr. Donald E. McGinnis

References

1. The National Band Association - Hall Of Fame Of Distinguished Band Conductors
2. http://spectrum.troy.edu/~oirpe/UniversityFacilities.pdf
3. The Hindsley Transcriptions Dr. Hindsley
4. Leonard Falone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival Home Page
6. Montgomery Public Schools - Montgomery, Alabama
7. Hall of Fame
8. Florida Artists Hall of Fame - Dr. William P. Foster
9. Troy University News
10. Troy University News
11. GIAmusic.com - Edward S. Lisk

External links

• National Band Association Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors

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