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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 6 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 9

Folder 15: "We Gather Together" / words by Adrianus Valerius ; arranged for piano, organ, and choir by John Huxford. Holograph , 1970, revised November 1, 1971

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 15
Collection number: 15
Scope and Contents

For piano, organ, and choir. Handwritten in pencil. Contains year, revised date (November 1, 1971), and signature. Choir part is not included. Piano and Organ parts reference Choir.

Dates: 1970, revised November 1, 1971
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 8

Folder 17: "As Mountains in the Morning" / words by Bishop William R. Cannon (Christmas, 1973) ; music by John Huxford. Holograph, December 25, 1973

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 17
Collection number: 17
Scope and Contents

For choir and piano. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date.

Dates: December 25, 1973
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 8

Folder 20: "Bluesette (Jazz Waltz)" / composed by Gimbel-Thielemans ; arranged by John Huxford. Holograph, January 1974

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 20
Collection number: 20
Scope and Contents

For choir and piano. Handwritten in pen. Contain year and signature. Choir and Piano score included.

Dates: January 1974
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 8

Folder 21: [Oh, Beautiful] / words by Katharine Lee Bates ; music by Samuel A. Ward ; arranged for SATB and Organ by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 21
Collection number: 21
Scope and Contents

For SATB choir and Organ. Organ part handwritten in pencil and SATB is a xerox copy with blue colored pencil or ink.

Dates: [n.d.]
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 26: "Alma Mater: Valdosta State College" / words by Helen Allen Thomas and Evelyn Brown ; music by John Huxford. Holograph, August 1984

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 26
Collection number: 26
Scope and Contents

For SATB Chorus. Handwritten in pencil. Contains year and signature.

Dates: August 1984
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 9