Conference, as well as through performances at the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic and the National American String Teachers Association Conference.
In addition to her talents in the large ensemble rehearsal
Ike Eichenberger accepts the Hall of Fame award from Rob Nichols
room, Mary was dedicated to ensuring the individual successes of her students. She spent countless hours working with and accompanying soloists, coaching small ensembles, and encouraging her students to pursue participation in honors ensembles on a state and national level.
Mary was also active in the leadership component of promoting music education. She served as the Middle School and High School Vice President of the St Louis Suburban District; she served as Orchestra Vice President for MMEA. She was also an active adjudicator across the state.
With all of Mary’s musical accomplishments considered, she is perhaps most remembered for the positive influence she had her on students and colleagues. Following are a few of the testimonials given on behalf of Mrs. E’s ability to touch the lives of her students:
“Even though Mary was honored that her work was noticed, it certainly was not her motivation to become successful. What motivated Mary was the chance to provide a child with the life-long gift of music.”
“What I remember most about my orchestral experiences with Mrs. E is the sense of community she helped create. I felt safe and valued in Mrs. E’s orchestra room.”
“Mary was a leader, a spiritual advisor, a musician, a friend and a teacher. Never has there been, or will there ever be, anyone like her. For knowing her in all aspects of her life… her memory will always be a blessing.”
Mary’s unfortunate and sudden passing in September 2013 took the music community by surprise. A statement from a former student encapsulates her legacy for all who knew her: “In a perfect world, every school would have a Mrs. E”
John Hylton
Dr. John Hylton received his undergraduate degree from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA and his master’s and
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doctorate degrees from Penn State University.
From 1980 – 2012, Dr. Hylton served music education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, not only as professor of music, but also as the Department of Music chair, the director of Fine Arts Outreach, and the associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. Dr. Hylton was also the founding dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications
In addition to his teaching and administrative duties at UMSL, Dr Hylton has served in a variety of additional leadership and service capacities, including service as a board member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, and as a member of the St Louis Symphony education committee. Dr. Hylton also served MMEA as the St. Louis Metro and St. Louis Suburban College/University vice-president, as well as a board member and editor of the Missouri Journal of Research in Music Education.
Dr Hylton is decorated with many educational awards, including The Dean’s Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri St. Louis, The Luther T Spayde – Choral Conductor of the Year from the Missouri Choral Directors Association, and the MMEA Music Administrator of the Year Award. Prentice Hall-Pearson publishes his text, Comprehensive Choral Music Education.
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Dr. Hylton’s friends and colleagues offered the following comments about John:
“His passion for music education has carried through to his students as they have left his classroom and entered their own classrooms.”
“Dr Hylton is a very humble man who hates any fuss made over him. His motive for excellence in his work and in that of his students has always been intrinsic.”
“Dr Hylton saw his profession as more mission than job, endeavoring to promote support of music education at every level; K-12, undergraduate & graduate.”
Dr. Hylton retired from the University of Missouri St. Louis in 2012 as Professor Emeritus of Music and Dean Emeritus of the College of Fine Arts and Communications.
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