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Dr. David L. Walters was awarded the prestigious "National Band Association's Mentor Award" at the Alabama Music Educators Association's In-Service Conference on January 18, 2007 at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As part of the con- ference the Saks High School Band, under the direction of Gene Inglis, performed in concert with Dr. David L. Walters, Director Emeritus Jacksonville State University, and Dr. David Gregory, Past President of the National Band Association, as guest conductors. After Walters had completed his piece, Dr. David Gregory made the special presenta- tion of the Mentor Award to Dr. Walters, highlight- ing the accom-
NBA Past President David Gregory presents the NBA MentorAward to Dr. David L. Walters
plishments and contributions throughout Walters pro- fessional life to his students in teaching music. Gregory noted the gentle unassuming nature of Walters which is evident in the attached picture.
This event
marked Walters as the first recipient of the prestigious NBA Mentor award given in our great state of Alabama. Having been one of Dr. Walters former stu- dents, Inglis was particularly honored to have been a
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The National Band Association MentorAward is presented to Dr. David L. Walters
part of the nomination process which comes from all his former students who love him dearly through the National Band Association. Below is the wording on the plaque given to Dr. Walters: "National Band Association Mentor
Award, in
recognition of your years of distinguished service to the art of making music. Presented by the many grateful students for whom you have been an inspi- ration. The National Band Association honors Dr. David L. Walters."
Gene Inglis presents Dr. Walters with a scrap book of letters and memorabilia in support, celebration, and recognition of the MentorAward as NBA Past President David Gregory looks on.
Present at the concert was two of his children, Marda and Joe (Tim was unable to attend), his wife, Jeannie, and many others to support and enjoy the event. Gene Inglis presented Dr. Walters with a scrap book of letters and memorabilia in support, celebration, and recognition of the Mentor Award.
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