 |
Welcome to the Ronald G. Calhoun Biography Site!
His education has been broad and comprehensive including the following Life Experiences: Two Trips to Israel and the Holy Land, Christian Education studies at Mercer University, Higher Education studies at Purdue University, Indiana University, Southern Technical Institute of Technology, Government service in Germany for the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Divisions of the United States Armed Forces Europe and Conus United States of America, founded The School of Church Music Center for Music Ministry and serving as Dean of Studies, Christian School Music Teacher, Eagle Scout and God and Country Awards, Georgia Governors Honors, Georgia Music Teachers Association, Who's Who in Georgia, Outstanding American in The South, Gospel Music Association Board of Directors Nomination, Society of Distinguished American High School Students National Awards Program, University of Georgia State Golden Olympics Committee, European Recreation Society, Armed Forces World Recreation Conference Speaker, Music Teacher to over 10,000 students worldwide, Composer of Hymns and Church Choral Anthems. His equivalent combinations of education and experience as it pertains to the qualification standards for U. S. Government work are Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree in Music and Arts;
He gives music lessons and Master Classes in Savannah and in Hinesville, Georgia.
He made his debut singing over the radio at the age of four in 1951 and started piano lessons at 6.
He was proclaimed as nothing less than a child prodigy and has focused on music throughout his entire life and studied coronet and directing with great musicians such as Otis H. Saeter who played with John Philip Sousa.
He founded and directed The All-Europe Marching and Concert Band in Germany composed of active duty military, dependants, civilians and German Nationals and has received numerous awards from the United States Armed Forces Europe and the U.S.
He founded the T.O.P.S., Tops in Talent competition at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia and at Hahn Air Base in Germany for the Air Force and served as staging director for the Air Force Logistics Command Talent Showcase that toured all AFLC Bases in the United States. He formed two vocal groups that won First Place in the Air Force Worldwide Competition three years running.
He was selected as pianist, organist, music director and orchestra director in nine churches spanning seven denominations.
Then in 1993, the music stopped -- he became legally blind.
So this musician, composer and recording artist added a few more roles to his repertoire after repeated eye surgery to partially restore sight.
His compositions were scheduled to appear in two Chinese Hymnals in 2005 as announced by the Chinese Christian Literature Council in Hong Kong
And perhaps most importantly,
Music Teacher, Lecturer and Dean of Studies at The School of Church Music in Savannah that is helping smaller churches who can not afford to pay for a full-time musician.
He serves the First Presbyterian Church in Hinesville as music director and founded The Liberty County Community and Area Mass Choir in 2003.
News
|
|
|
December 2007
HANDEL'S MESSIAH, Savannah/Hinesville, Georgia: This concert invites
singers from the Calhoun, Savannah and surrounding areas.
This Mass Choir and Orchestra Concert
will preform under the direction of Master Conductor Ronald G. Calhoun But,
in truth, there is music for musicians, and
from musicians, in every Calhoun Conservatory Concert
Season. Click
here for more infomation. |
| |
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
History of Music
In America From The Colonial Period To The 21st Century
"The Birth Of An Industry"
Analysis and Observation
more
info... | |
|
 |
 |
 |
Awards & Recognition
1962
Eagle Scout & God and Country
1964
Georgia Governors Honors
1965
Georgia Music Teachers Association
1969
Calhoun School of Music
1971
Calhoun Conservatory of Music
1973
Who's Who In Georgia
1975
Outstanding American In The South
1976
Gospel Music Association Board of Directors Nomination
1978
Associated Musicians of Greater Georgia
1982
Society of Distinguished American High School Students National Awards Program
1982, 1984
Air Force Logistics Command Headquarters, Wright-Patterson AFB
1983, 1984, 1985
University of Georgia State Golden Olympics Committee
1983
Talent On Parade Founder & Director Robins AFB
1985
European Recreation Society
1985
European Talent On Parade Founder & Director, Hahn AB, Germany
1985
All-Europe Marching and Concert Band Founder & Director
1985
National Hispanic Heritage Committee
1985
Armed Forces Europe Recreation Society
1986
Armed Forces World Recreation Conference Speaker
1987
US Air Force Sports & Recreation Society
1989
Young Musicians Foundation
1992, 1993, 1994
Macon, Georgia Cherry Blossom Festival
1992, 1993, 1995
Macon's Presidential Club July 4th Celebration
1995
Northside High School, Warner Robins, Georgia, 25 Year Service Recognition
1995
Monroe County Arts Alliance & Little Theatre Board of Directors
1999
Northside High School, Warner Robins, Georgia, 29 Year Service Award
2002
Calhoun vs Religious Music Publishers in the Supreme Court of The United States
2003
Society of the Maschilean Faith
2003
Liberty County Community and Area Mass Choir Founder & Director
2004
The School of Church Music
2005
The Scottish Studies of Canada
2006
National Parks Service Award & Recognition
2007
Ecumenical Minister Ordination
FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES EUROPE AND CONUS UNITED STATES: GOVERNMENT EVENTS CONSULTANT; COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST; MANAGER OF OPERATIONS, FINANCIAL & FACILITIES; RECREATION SPECIALIST, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR: PARKS SERVICE RANGER
Director of Music or Musician in Six Christian Denominations; Georgia High School Association State Music Literary Judge Six Years; Christ United Methodist Church Dedicated Service Award; Northside High School 29 Year Service Award; Georgia Governors Honors; Life Chiropractic College; Outstanding American In The South; Who’s Who In Georgia; Georgia Music Educators Association; Macon Jaycees; Georgia Golden Olympics; Gospel Music Association; Murray State University; Eagle & God and Country; Society of Distinguished American High School Students National Award for Honorary Service; National Black History; US Air Force Europe Sports & Recreation Society; Armed Forces Europe General Curtis E. LeMay; National Hispanic Heritage; Air Force Meritorious Morale, Welfare & Recreation; Civilian Air Force Notable Achievement MWR Division; Air Force Logistics Command Headquarters; European Recreation Society; Civilian Guest Speaker on Performing Arts Programs at US Armed Forces Recreation Directors World Conference; Houston County Georgia Drug and Alcohol Council (HODAC), volunteer; Macon July 4th Celebration, volunteer; Monroe County Arts Alliance, Board Member; Forsyth Little Theater, volunteer; Forsyth Care Cottage, volunteer; Macon Presidential Committee, volunteer; Georgia Golden Olympics Committee, Board Member; Macon Cherry Blossom Festival, volunteer; Black History Month Committee, Board Member; National Hispanic Heritage Committee, Board Member
The Maschilean Newsletter
Summer 2004
Spring 2005
|
|
