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John S. Beckford John S. Beckford has been teaching percussion and music history at Furman since 1976 after growing up and attending college in Iowa. His position at Furman has allowed him to do all the things he really enjoys doing within his field: teaching percussion, conducting a percussion ensemble, performing with a good symphony orchestra (Greenville Symphony), playing recitals, writing percussion ensemble music, judging contests, and giving clinics. Skilled in all areas of percussion, Dr. Beckford has performed in every conceivable setting - from Broadway shows in town for a week, to Sunday church jobs, and playing extra percussion for touring rock and roll shows. For his percussionists at Furman, Dr. Beckford emphasizes the importance of being a "total percussionist," setting goals and designing experiences that embrace this philosophy. For more information about the percussion program and music history classes, please visit his personal web page.
Visit Dr. Beckford's personal web page Office Phone: 864/294-2214 |
