The Furman Singers: Discipline, Beauty, Excellence - Paperback

by Troy David Robertson (Author)

From its beginnings in 1946 to today, Furman Singers has been a vital part of Furman University campus life and cultural life in the Carolinas. Dr. Troy David Robertson's research gives insight into the the forces shaping Furman and the evolution of Furman Singers including: -History of Furman focusing on music and choral singing -Founding of Furman Singers by Dupre Rhame after the Second World War to his retirement in 1970 -Dr. Bingham Vick's 40 years of leadership -The handing of the baton to Dr. Hugh Floyd If the Mountain City's ever been your home, you've lamented with Jeremiah, or you've seen the "Guh-Lory' of the coming of the Lord, this book will be a trip down memory lane.

Author Biography

Dr. Troy D. Robertson is the Director of Choirs at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Dr. Robertson holds degrees from Florida State University (Ph.D.), the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (M.M.), and Furman University (B.M.Ed.). He is a lifetime member of ACDA and an active member of NCCO, TMEA, and TCDA. He is married to Dr. Stephanie Robertson, and the two of them make their home in Stephenville, Texas, with their son Winton.