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the MUSIC PROGRAM THROUGH THE YEARS
the MUSIC PROGRAM THROUGH THE YEARS
The Clayton State Music Program began in January 1974 under the Fine Arts Department of Clayton Junior College. The program offered an Associate in Arts two-year degree, with 93 quarter credit hours and 53 credits hours earned in music. The Music Faulty was comprised of Doris Holloway who served as the Coordinator of Fine Arts, Paul Wiens as the Choral Director, Jeannine Morrison, Pianist; and Joseph Seidel, woodwinds. The mission of the program was to develop music performance skills and the instruction of amateur musicians. Over the years the Clayton State University Music program has evolved from community workshops and Associate degrees to a comprehensive Baccalaureate program. The current degree tracks offered are the B.A. in Music and B.M. in Music Education.
the '60 & '70s
the '60 & '70s
The 60s & 70s were Clayton Junior College's founding years. The music program started as a Two-Year College Transfer program where students could receive credits that could be transferred to a Four-Year Bachelors's program within the USG System. By 1974 the Board of Regents approved CJC to offer a Two-Year Career Program. Students would receive credits for an Associates's Degree, preparing them for professional work as music educators, performers, etc.
Music Instructor Paul Wrens demonstrates a combination record player and tape system.
Material from the 1973-1978 University Relations Scrapbook collection, UA 5/2/1.
CJC received approval from the Board of Regents in 1973 to offer a two-year career program in music.
Material from the 1973-1978 University Relations Scrapbook collection, UA 5/2/1.
CJC sophomore music students practice for a recital at college.
Material from the 1973-1978 University Relations Scrapbook collection, UA 5/2/1.
the '80s & '90s
the '80s & '90s
The program remained the same in the 80s offering both a Two-Year Transfer option and a Two-Year Career option. In 1986, the Board of Regents authorized Clayton Junior College to offer both associate's and bachelor's degrees. CJC was renamed Clayton State College, and the Bachelor of Music degree was offered.
Professor Mike Dorough teaches students how to play the electric keyboard.
Material from the 1980-1981 University Relations Scrapbook collection, UA 5/2/1.
College of Music_Dr. Logan Conducting Class_1994_Trim.mp4Clip of a 1994 Conducting Class led by Professor Dr. Logan
Material from the Clayton State Lyceum Audiovisual collection, UA 50/1/1
ChoralRecital.mp4Recording of a Senior Chamber Recital
Material from the Clayton State College of Arts & Sciences: Music collection, UA 11/1/2
2000's & Present
2000's & Present
In the last twenty years, the Music program has continued in growth. Most recently the Music program received a $5 Million Endowment for Music Education.
Click here to view the course catalogs from the 2000-2001 academic year.
Lon Carnes (m) sits with Clayton State University President Dr. Tim Hynes and Reda Rowell, former director of development, to sign papers to establish the endowment.
To honor Mr. Carnes, Clayton State has named the music building, the Carnes Hall for Music.
Clayton State University establishes $5 million endowment for music education
Clayton State University establishes $5 million endowment for music education
In 2020 Clayton State University received a $5 million gift from the estate of former Jonesboro resident and longtime friend of Clayton State, Lon Carnes.
The gift created the Alma Karen Cousins & Maurine Cousins Carnes Endowment for Music. Students interested in pursuing music performance and music education at Clayton State have an opportunity to be awarded one of four $24,000 scholarships. In addition, Clayton State will name the music education building the Carnes Hall for Music.
https://www.clayton.edu/news/blog/post/195497/clayton-state-university-establishes-5-million-endowment-for-music-education
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