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Huxford, John C., 1931-2008

 Person

Parallel Names

  • Huxford, John Calvitt, 1931-2008

About

John Calvitt Huxford was born in Homerville, Georgia, February 3, 1931 to Folks Huxford (November 16, 1893-March 21, 1981) and Olie Lois Kirkland (March 17, 1898-May 27, 1968).

Chronology

1931, February 3 - Born in Homerville, Georgia

1947-1951 - Earns Bachelor of Arts, Bob Jones University

1951-1953 - Serves in Korean War

1953-1960 - Attends Georgia Southern College

1954, December 19 - Marries Anna Pearl McHugh

1955 - Earns Bachelor of Science, Georgia Southern College

1955-[1957?] - Teaches at Dublin High School

1960 - Master of Music, Florida State University

1961, Fall - Appointed as Music Faculty, University of the Pacific, Assistant Professor; Assistant to the dean of the Pacific Conservatory; Director of the Pacific Music Camp

1966 - Earns Ph.D., Florida State University

2008, August 1 - Dies, Valdosta, Georgia

Biographical resources

"47 Homerville Students Will Graduate June 2." Valdosta Daily Times, May 23, 1947.

"Miss Anna Pearl McHugh Will Become Bride of J.C. Huxford." Valdosta Daily Times, November 8, 1954.

Found in 116 Collections and/or Records:

1962 The Pacific Music Camp, 1962 / John Huxford, Director, June 17-July 22, 1962

 Phonograph — Box 12: Series Series 4, Item: 6
Collection number: Series 4
About

The 17th annual Pacific Music Camp, held June 17 to July 22 gave junior and senior high school students a chance to work under widely known choral, band and orchestral conductors during the five-week camp. Guest conductors include: Glenn Cliffe Bainum (Band), Henry Sopkin (Orchestra), and Don Craig (Chorus)

Dates: Event: 1962

1964. Pacific Music Camp. Junior Division, 1964 / John Huxford Director, June 21-July 26, 1964

 Phonograph — Box 12: Series Series 4, Item: 8
Collection number: Series 4
Description

The 19th annual Pacific Music Camp occured June 21 thru July 26 in Stockton California. THe sleeve of this album provides a brief history of the University of the Pacific, the Schools of Liberal Arts, Professional Schools, which includes the Conservatory of Music, and the Pacific Music Camp. Also provided is a complete staff for the camp and the conductors for each week of the camp.

Dates: Publication: 1964

1964. Pacific Music Camp. Senior Division / John Huxford, Director, June 21-July 26, 1964

 Phonograph — Box 12: Series Series 4, Item: 9
Collection number: Series 4
Description

The 19th annual Pacific Music Camp occured June 21 thru July 26 in Stockton California. The sleeve of this album provides a brief history of the University of the Pacific, the Schools of Liberal Arts, Professional Schools, which includes the Conservatory of Music, and the Pacific Music Camp. Also provided is a complete staff of the camp and the conductors for each week of the event.

Dates: Publication: 1964

1966 Pacific Music Clinic / John Huxford, Director, February 5, 1966

 Phonograph — Box 12: Series Series 4, Folder: 8
Collection number: Series 4
About

The 16th annual Pacific Music Clinic was held February 5, 1966 under the direction of JOhn Huxford. Gurst conductors include: Dr. J. Russell Bodley (chorus), Harry Newstone (orchestra), and Dr. Manley Whitcomb (band).

Dates: Event: 1966

Box 5: Discographies, Programs, LP Appraisal

 Box — Box 05: Series Series 3
Collection number: Box 5
Description

Most discographies include handwritten notes by John Huxford

Dates: Acquired: 2008-10-02

Folder 1: "Alma Mater" / composed by John Huxford and "Pretty Girl is Like a Melody"/ composed by Irving Berlin; arranged by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Collection number: 1
Scope and Contents

For Band. Handwritten in pencil. Single piece containing Huxford's composition of an Alma Mater (institution not yet confirmed) with his arrangement of the song "Pretty Girl is Like a Melody." Parts availalbe. No full score included.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 1: "Jekyll Island Rag: A Ragtime Two-Step" / composed for piano by John Huxford. Holograph, June 1974

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Collection number: 1
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature. Included is the original holograph and a xerox copy.

Dates: June 1974

Folder 1: "String Quartet I. Theme and Variation" (Condensed Score) / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1957

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Collection number: 1
Scope and Contents

For String Quartet. Handwritten in pencil. UNFINISHED sketches in condensed score of Theme and Variation for String Quartet, which links with the parts found in Box 7, Folder 45. This unfinished condensed score only includes the Theme and third variation with the tempo marking as "Allegretto" where in the parts, the third variation lists "Allegro vivace" as the tempo.

Dates: 1957

Folder 2: [Allegro Agitato] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 2
Collection number: 2
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 2: "Laura" / words by Johnny Mercer ; music by David Raksin ; arranged for SSATB and Piano by John Huxford. Holograph, January 1974

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 2
Collection number: 2
Scope and Contents

For SSATB, piano, bass, and drums. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature.

Dates: January 1974

Folder 2: "Original Draft and Sketch for march (completed Nov 1958)" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, November 1958

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 2
Collection number: 2
Scope and Contents

Draft and Sketch for a March, possibly for band. Handwritten in pencil. The sketch is written for Cornet in Concert F, dated Nov. 1958 as it's date of completion.

Dates: November 1958

Folder 2A: "March Trio Idea" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, August 31, 1966

 Item
Collection number: 8
Description From the Series:

Music composed by Huxford for varying ensembles and instrumentation including solo piano, choir, band, brass ensemble, and string quartet.

Dates: August 31, 1966

Folder 3: [Allegro Scherzando] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 3
Collection number: 3
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil. Contains several key changes and time signature changes throughout composition. Contains crossed out cadenza-like solo passage on the first and second pages.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 3: [Andante] for Band / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, July 17, 1958

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 3
Collection number: 3
Scope and Contents

Seemingly for band. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score. Indicates flute and piccolo, but no other instrumentation. Complete. Possibly dedicated or commissioned for Mr. F.H. Ashe from School of Music at University of Miami, Coral Gables 1946, FLA.

Dates: July 17, 1958

Folder 3: "Nocturne for French Horn and Piano" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, December 24, 1974

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 3
Collection number: 3
Scope and Contents

For French Horn solo and piano. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature of both John and Cliff Huxford. Dedicated to Cliff Huxford, John Huxford's son, for Christmass 1974.

Dates: December 24, 1974

Folder 3: Wilhelm Backhaus

 File — Box 05: Series Series 3, Folder: 3
Collection number: Folder 3

Folder 4; Alfred Cortot

 File — Box 05: Series Series 3, Folder: 4
Collection number: Folder 4

Folder 4: [Andante] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 4
Collection number: 4
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil. A chromatic piece for solo piano. Contains John Huxford's signature in cursive at the top right corner of the first leaf.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 4: "Surf and Sand" / composed for band by John Huxford. Holograph, September 1958

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 4
Collection number: 4
Scope and Contents

For band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature. Parts only. Instrumentation indicated.

Dates: September 1958