The Flute Choir of Alabama A&M University |
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The Conductor and Founder of the Woodwind Ensemble
Alabama A & M University
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Dr. Doris Spooner-Hall first conductor and founder of the Alabama A&M University Woodwind Ensemble in 1972, attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she performed in the Symphonic Band, Marching Band, under the direction of Bill Swor, Woodwind Ensemble, LSU Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Peter Paul Fuchs. She did additional studio study with Jeanne Timm, Everett Timm, and John Patterson in her undergraduate and graduate years at Louisiana State University receiving the Bachelor of Music Education (BMEd), and Masters Degree in Music Education (MMEd). Later, she moved to Huntsville, Alabama and was employed at Alabama A&M University as an Instructor/Assistant Band Directress with the late Barney E. Smart for 6 years. Later employed with the Band as an Assistant Band Directress for 1 year with Mr. Arthur Wesley, II and later becoming the Auxillary Coordinator starting the Flag Corp, Maroonettes, and Majorettes. During 1995, Hall earned the Education Specialist degree in Administration in Higher Education (Ed.S) from Alabama A&M University. She later matriculated at Nova Southeastern University to receive a Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership (Ed.D) in 2005, and a Doctor of Musical Arts and Music Education from Wiltshire University (Ph.D & DMA) in 2004. Hall is a member of Tau Beta Sigma Sorority, Sigma Alpha Iota Music Sorority of America, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, National Education Association, Music Educators National Conference, Alabama Music Educators Association, Music Teacher’s National Association, National Flute Association, Huntsville Music Study Group, Historically Black College Band Directors National Association, and Alabama Music Teachers Association. Click here to download Flute History. |