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 116 Collections and/or Records:
1962 The Pacific Music Camp, 1962 / John Huxford, Director, June 17-July 22, 1962
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)
1964. Pacific Music Camp. Junior Division, 1964 / John Huxford Director, June 21-July 26, 1964
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.
1964. Pacific Music Camp. Senior Division / John Huxford, Director, June 21-July 26, 1964
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.
1966 Pacific Music Clinic / John Huxford, Director, February 5, 1966
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).
Box 5: Discographies, Programs, LP Appraisal
Most discographies include handwritten notes by John Huxford
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.]
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.
Folder 1: "Jekyll Island Rag: A Ragtime Two-Step" / composed for piano by John Huxford. Holograph, June 1974
For piano. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature. Included is the original holograph and a xerox copy.
Folder 1: "String Quartet I. Theme and Variation" (Condensed Score) / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1957
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.
Folder 2: [Allegro Agitato] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]
For piano. Handwritten in pencil.
Folder 2: "Laura" / words by Johnny Mercer ; music by David Raksin ; arranged for SSATB and Piano by John Huxford. Holograph, January 1974
For SSATB, piano, bass, and drums. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature.
Folder 2: "Original Draft and Sketch for march (completed Nov 1958)" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, November 1958
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.
Folder 2: Walter Gieseking & Hans Rosbaud
Folder 2A: "March Trio Idea" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, August 31, 1966
Music composed by Huxford for varying ensembles and instrumentation including solo piano, choir, band, brass ensemble, and string quartet.
Folder 3: [Allegro Scherzando] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]
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.
Folder 3: [Andante] for Band / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, July 17, 1958
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.
Folder 3: "Nocturne for French Horn and Piano" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, December 24, 1974
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.
Folder 3: Wilhelm Backhaus
Two discographies of Wilhelm Backhaus
Folder 4; Alfred Cortot
Two discographies of pianist and conductor Alfred Cortot
Folder 4: [Andante] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]
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.
Folder 4: "Surf and Sand" / composed for band by John Huxford. Holograph, September 1958
For band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature. Parts only. Instrumentation indicated.
