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Guy Webb
1931–2021
Dr. Guy B. Webb was professor and director of students to the highest standard of excellence. There,
choral studies at Missouri State University from 1980 he took the MSU Chorale on countless tours both
until his retirement in 2014, culminating a teaching domestic and abroad. Known among his colleagues as
legacy of over fi fty-five years. He previously taught a forward-thinking choral artist, he was always eager
at the University of Florida; State University of New to introduce new music to the world. In addition to his
York, Cortland; and New Mexico State University. inspirational artistry, Dr. Webb will be remembered as
His degrees are from the Juilliard School, Columbia one with a kind heart and a genuine love for humanity.
University, and the University of Illinois. Dr. Webb He is revered by those who knew him as always full
trained generations of vocalists, music teachers, and of life, often instigating comedic antics that would
choral directors who now work at institutions across always bring a smile to his colleagues and students.
the country. His choirs were featured at regional and He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of sixty-seven
national conferences of ACDA, and he served ACDA years; son, David and wife, Jennifer, and grandsons,
in various capacities in national offi ce, along with Daniel and Andrew; daughter, Marcia; and beloved
serving as president of the Southwestern Division dog, Meko. His choral legacy will live in perpetuity
(2004-2006). Dr. Webb was editor and author of through the lives he touched and through his
Up Front: Becoming the Complete Choral Conductor (ECS namesake scholarship. Memorial contributions may
Publishing Group). At Missouri State he conducted be made to Dr. Guy B. Webb Touring Scholarship:
the choirs and taught choral-related courses including https://tinyurl.com/ydeq5b5q
conducting and choral literature, always holding his
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