Huxford, John C., 1931-2008
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 3 Collections and/or Records:
Folder 7: [III. Andante Commodo] and [IV. Allegro Scherzando] / composed for piano, flute, and french horn by John Huxford. Holograph, March 4, 1977
For Piano, Flute, and French Horn. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score only. Indicates the two works are two movements (III and IV) of a larger work that has yet to be discovered. Investigation is ongoing.
Folder 9: "Prelude" / arranged for alto sax, clarinet, and piano by John Huxford. Holograph, March 12, 1977
Seemingly arranged for alto saxophone, B flat clarient, and piano as a suite. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature. Contains condensed score and parts. Contains same musical material for previous "Prelude" in Box 9 Folder 8, indicating it is the first movement of a larger work.
Folder 10: "Suite for Flute, Horn, & Piano (1977)" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, March 12, 1977
For piano, flute, and french horn. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature. Condensed score and Parts. Contains four movements: Prelude, Rag, and Intermezzo and Scherzo, which are grouped together.