National Band Association Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors
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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.
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.
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:
February 5, 1983
February 4, 1984
February 2, 1985
February 8, 1986
February 7, 1987
February 1, 1992
February 5, 1994
February 3, 1996
February 6, 1999
February 1, 2003
February 7, 2004
February 4, 2006
February 2, 2008
Hall of Fame
A hall of fame, wall of fame, walk of fame, walk of stars or avenue of stars is a type of attraction established for any field of endeavor to honor individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field...
of Distinguished Band Conductors was established on the campus of what was then known as Troy State University
Troy University
Troy University is a public university that is located in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was originally founded in 1887 as Troy Normal School. Its main campus enrollment is 7,194 students. The total enrollment of all Troy University campuses is 29,689...
in Troy, Alabama
Troy, Alabama
Troy is a city in Pike County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,003. Troy experienced a growth spurt of over 4,000+ people since 2000. The city is the county seat of Pike County....
, 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.
The Facility
The facility, eventually declared the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor, was built to house the hall of fame. 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:- Mr. G. C. Bainum
- Col. Harold Bachman
- Cmdr. Charles Brendler
- Capt. Howard Bronson
- Mr. Herbert ClarkeHerbert ClarkeHerbert James Clarke was a British figure skater who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.He was born in London.In 1924 he finished tenth in the singles event....
- Mr. Patrick Conway
- Dr. Henry FillmoreHenry FillmoreHenry Fillmore was an American musician, composer, publisher, and bandleader, best-known for his many marches and screamers.-Biography:James Henry Fillmore Jr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio as the eldest of five children...
- Mr. Pat Gilmore
- Mr. Edwin Franko GoldmanEdwin Franko GoldmanEdwin Franko Goldman is one of America's prominent band composers of the early 20th century. He composed over 150 works, more notably his marches. He is known for founding the renowned Goldman Band of New York City and the American Bandmasters Association...
- Dr. Albert Austin HardingAlbert Austin HardingAlbert Austin Harding was the first Director Of Bands at the University of Illinois. He was also the first band director at an American university to hold a position of full professorship...
- Mr. Karl KingKarl KingKarl L. King was a United States march music bandmaster and composer. He is best known as the composer of Barnum and Bailey's Favorite.-Biography:...
- Col. Sam Loboda
- Mr. A.R. McAllister
- Mr. Arthur PryorArthur PryorArthur Willard Pryor was a trombone virtuoso, bandleader, and soloist with the Sousa Band. In later life, he was an American Democratic Party politician from New Jersey, who served on the Monmouth County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders during the 1930s.Pryor was born on the second floor of...
- Capt. W.H. Santelmann
- Dr. Frank Simon
- Mr. John Philip SousaJohn Philip SousaJohn Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era, known particularly for American military and patriotic marches. Because of his mastery of march composition, he is known as "The March King" or the "American March King" due to his British counterpart Kenneth J....
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
1982-1989
February 6, 1982- Col. George S. HowardGeorge S. HowardColonel George S. Howard was commander and conductor of The United States Air Force Band between 1944 and 1963....
February 5, 1983
- Dr. Merle Evans
- Mr. Ernest Williams
- Dr. Mark Hindsley
- Mr. Charleton Stewart
February 4, 1984
- Dr. Leonard FalconeLeonard FalconeLeonard Falcone was best known as Professor of Baritone and Euphonium at Michigan State University where he also served from 1927 to 1967 as Director of Bands. The school's Spartan Marching Band transitioned from an ROTC auxiliary to a nationally known Big-10 conference marching band during his...
- Dr. D.O. Wiley
February 2, 1985
- Mr. Raymond Dvorak
February 8, 1986
- Mr. Nilo Hovey
- Dr. Al G. WrightAl G. WrightDr. Al G. Wright is the Director of Bands Emeritus at Purdue University and Chairman of the Board of the John Philip Sousa Foundation....
February 7, 1987
- Dr. Frederick C. Ebbs
1990-1999
February 3, 1990- Dr. Frederick FennellFrederick FennellFrederick Fennell was an internationally recognized conductor, and one of the primary figures in promoting the wind ensemble as a performing group. He was also influential as a band pedagogue, and greatly affected the field of music education in the USA and abroad...
- Dr. Paul V. YoderPaul V. YoderDr. Paul Van Buskirk Yoder was an American musician, composer, arranger, and band director.-Life:Paul Yoder was born on October 8, 1908 in Tacoma, Washington...
- Dr. Robert Hawkins
- Lt. Col. William F. Santelmann
February 1, 1992
- Col. Arnald Gabriel
February 5, 1994
- Dr. W J Julian
- Dr. Harry BegianHarry BegianDr. Harry Begian was an American Band Director. Dr. Begian taught at both the secondary and collegiate level during his career.At the secondary level, Dr. Begian served as band director at Detroit's Cass Technical High School from 1947 through 1964. During Dr. Begian’s tenure at Cass Tech, the band...
- Mr. Frank Nicolo Mancini
February 3, 1996
- Dr. John M. Long
February 6, 1999
- Mrs. Gladys Stone Wright
- Dr. William P. Foster
2000-2009
February 3, 2001- Col. John Bourgeois
February 1, 2003
- Mr. Kenneth Bloomquist
February 7, 2004
- Dr. James Croft
- Col. Hal Gibson
February 4, 2006
- Mr. Robert E. Foster
February 2, 2008
- Mr. Edward S. Lisk
- Dr. Donald E. McGinnis