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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

Folder 41: "Gavotte" / composed for brass quartet by John Huxford. Holograph , October 30, 1956

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 41
Collection number: 41
Scope and Contents

For Brass quartet. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date. Reduced score only. Instrumentation indicated.

Dates: October 30, 1956

Folder 42: "Gigue for Brass" / composed for brass quartet by John Huxford. Holograph, October 29, 1956

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 42
Collection number: 42
Scope and Contents

For brass quartet. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date. Condensed score and parts. Instrumentation indicated. Items contained within an Embur Filing Envelope.

Dates: October 29, 1956