Dr. Gordon H. Lamb, choral conductor and the former Director of the Music Division at the University of Texas - San Antonio, passed away on Feb 9, 2012 in Columbia, MO. Dr. Lamb was the author of Choral Techniques, published by William C Brown, now in its third edition. He authored numerous books, articles and musical compositions. As a music professor and choral conductor, he conducted concerts and festivals in 17 states and across Europe.
For many decades he served as a university administrator, including a brief, but highly influential term as Interim President of the University of Missouri System. He spoke out publicly against a ballot initiative in MO limiting the university's academic freedom in areas like stem cell research, and used the influence of his office to create a new alumni support network, as well as state-wide projects for elderly care, especially in rural areas.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, three sons, and five grandchildren.
For many decades he served as a university administrator, including a brief, but highly influential term as Interim President of the University of Missouri System. He spoke out publicly against a ballot initiative in MO limiting the university's academic freedom in areas like stem cell research, and used the influence of his office to create a new alumni support network, as well as state-wide projects for elderly care, especially in rural areas.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, three sons, and five grandchildren.
Dr. Gordon H. Lamb, choral conductor and the former Director of the Music Division at the University of Texas - San Antonio, passed away on Feb 9, 2012 in Columbia, MO. Dr. Lamb was the author of Choral Techniques, published by William C Brown, now in its third edition. He authored numerous books, articles and musical compositions. As a music professor and choral conductor, he conducted concerts and festivals in 17 states and across Europe.
For many decades he served as a university administrator, including a brief, but highly influential term as Interim President of the University of Missouri System. He spoke out publicly against a ballot initiative in MO limiting the university's academic freedom in areas like stem cell research, and used the influence of his office to create a new alumni support network, as well as state-wide projects for elderly care, especially in rural areas.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, three sons, and five grandchildren.
For many decades he served as a university administrator, including a brief, but highly influential term as Interim President of the University of Missouri System. He spoke out publicly against a ballot initiative in MO limiting the university's academic freedom in areas like stem cell research, and used the influence of his office to create a new alumni support network, as well as state-wide projects for elderly care, especially in rural areas.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, three sons, and five grandchildren.
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