In front of an audience of more than a thousand music teachers, students and professionals, the Missouri Music Educators Association honored Dr. Guy Webb, choral director and music professor, at its 2011 convention with an induction into the MMEA Hall of Fame.
“I just appreciate the recognition that MMEA has given to me because it’s not just for choral music, it’s for all music and service,” Webb said. “I am very honored and thrilled to see this plaque hanging on my wall.”
To gain induction into the MMEA Hall of Fame, Webb was nominated with three recommendation letters. Those letters were read at the induction ceremony before Webb offered a few remarks of acceptance and shared some congratulatory comments from his colleagues, including Roger Stoner, associate dean.
“Dr. Stoner wanted to know if my award would be on stone or parchment paper to match my birth certificate,” Webb chuckled.
Webb has been Coordinator of Choral Studies at Missouri State since 1980. He previously taught at the University of Florida, State University of New York, Cortland, and New Mexico State University. His degrees are from the Juillard School, Columbia University, and the University of Illinois, where he received a DMA degree in choral conducting.
At Missouri State Webb conducts the choirs, teaches choral-related courses such as conducting and choral literature, and is faculty advisor for the active ACDA Student Chapter on campus. He also continues to be an active member of the American Choral Directors Association.
MMEA has been inducting music educators into the Hall of Fame since 1985. Jerry Hoover, director of bands, was also inducted into the MMEA Hall of Fame in 2003.
With a membership of more than 3,000 music educators, MMEA encourages everyone to join together as advocates for music education in schools. MMEA aims to give every student in Missouri access and exposure to a well-balanced comprehensive, sequential and high quality program of music instruction that is taught by fully certified music teachers.
To learn more about Dr. Webb’s choral tour activities and Concert Chorale’s schedule, including a Choral Alumni Celebration planned for March, visit online at concertchorale.com.