Music Notes
BY KELLEY M. ARNOLD DIRECTOR OF NEWS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
member of a “Planning Summit”
Dr. Glenn Eernisse was a
Jan. 12 in Nashville,
discuss the strategy for the
Tenn. to
construction of the next edition of
The Baptist Hymnal
LifeW
produced by
“It is a great honor to be asked
ay Worship Music Group.
t
Summit for the next edition of
o participate in the Planning
Baptist Hymnal,” Dr
The
emotional as she honored “Hiddie,” as all who meet Professor
of this opportunity of a lifetime. “The Summit is a significant event that
. Eernisse said
Stanley eventually call her by
will lead to the publishing of an extremely important worship tool.
“If Starr Miller was here today
.
process is shaped by and will in turn help to shape the development
This
would approve because we are here for a good purpose, and those
, he would have approved. He
of church music in our time.”
who knew him know how he loved the word ‘purpose’,” she said. “W
are here to honor this one whose name so appropriately fits a music
e
Composers,
Dr. Eernisse was also honored by the
Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) as the recipient of a
American Society of
center
2006-2007
representing the Gilder Recital Hall family
. Representing the Miller family, and with Fred Gilder here
seventh consecutive year he has been selected for this award.
ASCAP Award in the Concert Music Division. This is the
neighborhood, Hiddie!’”
, we say, ‘Welcome to the
performance, spoke about Professor Stanley’
Douglas Pittman, a junior studying music education and vocal
camaraderie and sense of family among the music division’
s “legacy”: the
staff and students.
s faculty,
Breaking ground for expansion of a building on campus; it is the expansion of a home,”
“The new Hildegard Stanley Music Center isn’t just the
new music center
said Pittman.
“fill” the new music center “with music… with laughter
He challenged current and future music students and faculty to
BY
with learning and fill it with memories. Be grateful for what God has
, and love. Fill it
DIRECT
KELLEY
OR OF NEWS
M. ARNOLD
AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
so graciously blessed us with.”
will update the college’
The $1.1 million project, an annex to the Miller Music Building,
for Brewton-Parker College’
More than 200 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony
and dedicated storage space while of
s Music Division with a music technology lab
the Mount Vernon campus Oct. 19.
s new Hildegard Stanley Music Center on
classrooms and instrumental rehearsal rooms, as well as space for a
fering the popular division more
attributed to the legacy of the new building’
The large turnout can very well be
future recording studio.
Brewton-Parker College music professor and division chair – Miss
s namesake, and longtime
Hildegard “Hiddie” Stanley.
said Dr
“Right now we only have two classrooms to hold rehearsals in,”
classes meeting in professors’
. Glenn Eernisse, chair of the Music Division. “We have
Parker College’
Miss Stanley’
in the recital hall for rehearsals.
of
These needs are a sign of a healthy
fices and all ensembles must meet
strides in the college’
s music education of
s influence has been a cornerstone of Brewton-
s image, as she is currently serving as a part-
ferings and is continuing to make
growing program.
,
time Consultant to the President for External Relations.
legacy. What a wonderful tribute.”
This building will be a permanent reminder of her
and dedication of such an indomitable lady
The college and its community are fortunate to have the talents
A CLOSER LOOK AT ‘HIDDIE’ ON PAGE 17…
evident in the enthusiasm of many speakers throughout the day’
, and this sentiment was
u
s
i
c
ceremony.
s
daughter of former BPC president, the late Dr
Former Brewton-Parker College Trustee Melanie Stokes,
. Starr Miller, was
m
Name:
Major:
Brandon Pafford Music and teach at the collegiate level. I plan on serving
Age: 22
BM in Piano Performance God with my gift of piano by working in a church.
Hometown: Blakely, Ga.
What is your favorite memory?
My best memory is my Senior Recital. I was able to share
Baron Singers Band, accompanist, handbells, BCM
Society
School Involvement/organizations:
, Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Concert Choir
Jazz Combo, Choral
,
with family and friends my progress and accomplishments
from the past four years of studying piano. I wouldn’t have
it any other way.
Music graduate student pursuing a MM in Piano
Plans after Graduation: To attend Mercer University as a
Performance. Eventually, I would like to get my DMA in
BY
STAFF WRITER
HAYLEY M. BOISSEAU (’08)/NEWS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION,
8 THE LAMP SPRING 2007
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