Gene Hall
Morris Eugene Hall (aka M.E. "Gene" Hall) (June 12, 1913 – March 4, 1993) was a music educator, saxophonist, and arranger, most known for creating and presiding over the first academic curriculum leading to a bachelors degree in jazz (then called "Dance Band") at an institution of higher learning, being at the University of North Texas College of Music (then, "North Texas State Teachers College") in 1947.
Read more about Gene Hall: Early Years, College Days, Music Academician, Collaboration With Stan Kenton, Award in Hall's Name, National Affiliations, Honors, See Also, External Links
Famous quotes containing the word hall:
“This is a Senate of equals, of men of individual honor and personal character, and of absolute independence. We know no masters, we acknowledge no dictators. This is a hall for mutual consultation and discussion; not an arena for the exhibition of champions.”
—Daniel Webster (1782–1852)