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Huxford, John C., 1931-2008

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  • 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:

Folder 27: "Fire Medley: Ritual Fire Dance and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" / arranged for band by John Huxford. Holograph, September 5, 1984

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 27
Collection number: 27
Scope and Contents

Arranged for band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature. Full Score and some Parts.

Dates: September 5, 1984
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 9

Folder 27: "Preludes for the Piano" Op. 1" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, November 11, 1945 - September 20, 1947

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 27
Collection number: 27
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil. Op. 1. Preludes 1 - 6. Contains specific dates for each prelude. Contains early sketches of Prelude #2 indicating it as a "disapproved introduction" by Huxford. The verso of this page continues the sketch.

Dates: November 11, 1945 - September 20, 1947
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 28: "Book Two" of Preludes for the Piano Op. 2 / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, August 26, 1946 - May 21, 1948

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 28
Collection number: 28
Scope and Contents

For piano. Opus 2. Preludes 7 - 10. Handwritten in pencil and pen. Contains signature. Each prelude contains a date. Contains incomplete sketches for preludes 8, 2, and 18.

Dates: August 26, 1946 - May 21, 1948
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 29: "Prelude #24 (D Minor) Op. 4, No. 6"/ composed by John Huxford. Holograph, October 16, 1947

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 29
Collection number: 29
Scope and Contents

For piano. Prelude #24. Op. 4. No. 6. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature. Second leaf contains an incomplete musical sketch in C-sharp minor in 2/4 time.

Dates: October 16, 1947
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 30: [Fragments of Preludes #3, #4, and #6] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, April 3, 1947 - August 28, 1947

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 30
Collection number: 30
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil. Presumably sketches entitled Preludes #3, #4, and #6. Opus number is not indicated in their titles. Each prelude has its own date and, in some cases, notes from Huxford.

Dates: April 3, 1947 - August 28, 1947
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 31: "Danse" Op. 10, No. 1 / composed by John Huxford. Holograph , June 21, 1948

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 31
Collection number: 31
Scope and Contents

For piano. Op. 10, No. 1. Handwritten in pencil and blue pen. Contains date and signature. Completed.

Dates: June 21, 1948
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 32: "Fantasie" Op. 11 / composed for pianoforte by John Huxford. Holograph, Summer 1948

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 32
Collection number: 32
Scope and Contents

For pianoforte. Op. 11. Handwritten in pencil. Contains year and signature. Dedicated to Anna Jane. Last leaf contains crossed out musical material without title or date.

Dates: Summer 1948
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 33: "Scherzo No. 1" Op. 12 / composed for pianoforte by John Huxford. Holograph, November 1, 1948

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 33
Collection number: 33
Scope and Contents

For pianoforte. Handwrittein in pencil. Contains date and signature. Dedicated to Nancy, last name not listed.

Dates: November 1, 1948
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 34: "Toccata" Op. 7 / composed for pianoforte by John Huxford. Holograph, April 2, 1948

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 34
Collection number: 34
Description From the Series:

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

Dates: April 2, 1948
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 35: "Improvisation" Op. 13, No. 1 / composed for pianoforte by John Huxford. Holograph, September 17, 1949

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 35
Collection number: 35
Scope and Contents

For pianoforte. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature.

Dates: September 17, 1949
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 36: "Three Short Waltzes After Chopin (1949)" Op. 7 (Written upon the Centennial of Chopin's Death) / composed for pianoforte by John Huxford. Holograph, October 10, 1949

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 36
Collection number: 36
Scope and Contents

For pianoforte. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature.

Dates: October 10, 1949
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 37: "Mazurka" (On celebration of my twentieth birthday) / composed for pianoforte by John Huxford. Holograph, February 3, 1951

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 37
Collection number: 37
Scope and Contents

For pianoforte. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature. Written on celebration of Huxford's own twentieth birthday.

Dates: February 3, 1951
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 38: [Autumn Leaves] / music by Joseph Kosma ; original lyrics by Jacques Prévert ; English lyrics by Johnny Mercer ; arranged by John Huxford. Holograph, Fall 1955

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 38
Collection number: 38
Scope and Contents

Seemingly for band. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score only. Unfinished. Instrumentation is not fully indicated. Manuscript contained within a Carl Fischer Filing Envelope with the following information:

Title: Autumn Leaves Character: Slow - Med. - Popular Arranger: John Huxford

Written Note in Huxfor'ds handwriting: Arranged and Used - Fall '55

Dates: Fall 1955
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 39: [Condensed Score] / composed for band by John Huxford. Holograph, August 1956 - November 1956

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 39
Collection number: 39
Scope and Contents

Seeminlgy for band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature. Condensed score. Instrumentation indicated. Contains a note from Huxford:

"Begun Port St. Lucie, FL Aug '56 Completed Homerville Thanksgiving '56"

Dates: August 1956 - November 1956
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 40: "Ensembles: [Allegro Marziale] and [Andante Maestoso] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, November 1, 1956

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 40
Collection number: 40
Scope and Contents

Allegro Marzial ; For brass quintet. Handwritten in pencil and pen. Contains date and signature. Condensed score and parts. Instrumentation indicated. Includes incompleted sketch of condensed score for Allegro Marziale.

Andanta Maestoso ; For brass quartet. Handwritten in pencil. Does not contain title, date, or signature. Music in condensced score matches the accompanying parts. Condensed score and parts. Instrumentation indicated.

Dates: November 1, 1956
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

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

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

Folder 43: "The Major" or "The Major's Delight" (Dedicated to Major W.T. Verran of Cairo, Georgia) / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, January 25, 1956

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 43
Collection number: 43
Scope and Contents

For band. Handwritten in pencil and pen. Contains date and signature. Condensed score and parts.

Dates: January 25, 1956
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 44: "Bars" from "Suite in Four" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph , [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 44
Collection number: 44
Scope and Contents

For band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature. Full score and Parts. "Bars" is the third movements of Huxford's "Suite in Four" for band. Full score and parts contained within an Embur Filing Envelope.

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 45: "String Quartet: I. Theme and Variations ; II. Scherzo" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1957

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 45
Collection number: 45
Scope and Contents

For String Quartet. Handwritten in pencil. Contains year and signature. Two movements: Theme and Variations ; Scherzo. No full score. Parts only.

Dates: 1957
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7