James E. Mumford
| Doctor James E. Mumford | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 25, 1936 Kinston, North Carolina |
| April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 | |
| Other names | "Doc" |
| 💼 Occupation | Director of the Indiana University African American Choral Ensemble |
| 📆 Years active | 1983-2006 |
James E. Mumford (June 25, 1936 - April 12, 2019)[1] was a Professor Emeritus at Indiana University, having been Director of the African American Chorale Ensemble from 1983-2006.[2][3]
Early life and career[edit]
Mumford was born in Kinston, North Carolina. His mother was a domestic worker, while his father ran Dunn Hotel, the first hotel in North Carolina for African Americans, and was the richest Black man in town.[4] Along with his twin brother, Mumford was babysat by his aunt, a schoolteacher, at the single room schoolhouse at which she taught. Having grown up near his teaching aunt, Mumford was able to skip several grades. While he had sang some in church, Mumford didn't decide to go into music until his junior year of high school, when his music teacher gave him an individual background in music theory.[5]
Mumford entered Virginia State University at the age of 15.[5] He majored in music, against his father's wishes, resulting in his father not funding his education. He graduated college at the age of 19, having become the youngest Omega Psi Phi fraternity member of all time.[4]
After graduation, Mumford began teaching at a high school in Centreville, Maryland, where students, at times, were older than him.[4] He later began teaching at Camden High School in Camden, New Jersey, directing the school choir.[5]
Notable students[edit]
- Carla L. Benson, professional background singer.[6]
- Virginia Githiri, professor at Indiana University and businesswoman.[7][8]
- Alexis Joi, professional singer/songwriter.[9]
- Darran Mosely, musician.[8][10]
- Crystal Taliefero, professional multi-instrumentalist.[11]
Memberships[edit]
- Music Educators National Conference
- Equity Union for Theatre, the Black Music Caucus
- Phi Delta Kappa
- Indiana Music Education
- Association Society for Ethnomusicology
- Omega Psi Phi fraternity
- Music Teachers National Association
Distinctions[edit]
- Ph.D. (1984) from Indiana University School of Music with a major in music education and minors in voice and ethnomusicology, and a Master of Music Education (1978).
- Presidents Award - Who's Who in American Education Voted Distinguished African American Professor by Black Student Union & Delta Sigma Theta
- Indiana University Facet Award
- Award for Outstanding Contributions and Excellence in Performance by Holden Key National Honor Society
- Award for Excellence in Teaching from the President of Indiana University[12]
- First African American to receive the Annual Staff Merit Award from Indiana University
- Honored on the occasion of his retirement (2006) by Indiana House Resolution 0064
- Black History Month Trailblazer Award[13]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Dr. James E. Mumford Obituary - Bloomington, IN | ObitTree™". obittree.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ "AAAI spring concert series celebrates transitions in ensembles' direction". Indiana University. March 27, 2006. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ↑ Willard, Bob. "Professor Emeritus James Mumford". Profiles - Indiana Public Media. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "James Mumford: Folder Name: The Power of One: 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Indiana University". 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Dr. James E. Mumford Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". thefuneralchapel.net. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ "Educational CyberPlayGround: Carla Benson Lead Vocalist Standing In The Shadows of Motown". edu-cyberpg.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ Feb 4; Town, 2019 | Our. "Virginia Githiri: PopKorn Professor | Bloom Magazine". Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "'He was a legend': Former professor James 'Doc' Mumford remembered as friend, mentor". Indiana Daily Student. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ "About Us – Alexis Joi". Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ "Big Mike's B-town: Darran Mosley, Misfit". Limestone Post Magazine. 2018-07-12. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ Damian.rico@nwi.com, (219) 933-3248, Damian Rico. "Region multi-instrumentalist Crystal Taliefero to lead IU Soul Revue". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ Willard, Bob (February 10, 2002). "Professor Emeritus James Mumford". Indiana Public Media. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ↑ "Gerald Mitchell and James Mumford Honored at Third Annual Black History Month Gala". City of Bloomington. March 12, 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
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