UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, March 2, 1995
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KU gets choir director from UK
Music and dance department ends lengthy search
Kathleen Driscoll/ KANSAN
After traveling across the ocean to take the position of interim director of choral activities at the University of Kansas, Simon Carrington, a native of England, is prepared to stay.
KU's department of music and
ance announced Friday that Carrington would serve immediately as the new director of choral activities.
Carrington was one of three finalists selected from almost 100 applicants. After a week of ch o i r rehearsals, a concert and interviews, Carrington was
chosen by the search committee composed of fine arts faculty and students.
ulty following the announcement.
Carrington was a founding member of the King's Singers, an internationally-recognized vocal ensemble.
"After25 years of professional singing,he knows what a good performance should be."
"I come in, not from the academia, but from music in the profession," Carrington said. "I bring a wealth of experience, and I think my background is as valuable as any."
"It was odd for me since I was already here," said Carrington. "I tried my best, and they did as well to treat me as a candidate."
Carrington said he was informed of his new position by the search committee during the weekend of Feb.18.
The most thrilling moment for Carrington came at a faculty meeting several days later, when he was given a standing ovation by the fac-
Professor Simon Carrington, recently named director of choral activities directs a vocal class rehearsal.
Christine Watson, Omaha, Neb., sophomore and choir member, said she believed that Carrington would bring a fresh perspective to choral music at KU.
"I think that Mr. Carrington's experience and his professionalism will add a lot to the department and enrich everyone's choral experience," Watson said. "After 25 years of professional singing, he knows
Christine Watson
Omaha, Neb., sophomore
what a good performance should be like and can bring that to us." Steve Anderson, chairman of the department of music and dance, agreed that Carrington would bring a new direction to choral music at the University. "I don't have any preconceived notions about what choral activities should be here."
Anderson said. "Mr. Carrington will define for us what choral music is, and where it is going."
Anderson said this appointment was unlike other faculty selections because Carrington's qualifications were different from those of the typical applicant.
"Carrington came to us with an international scope and as a vocal performer, rather than a conductor," Anderson said. "He understands choral repertory, programming and entrepreneurial principles."
educational opportunity for students, the department strives to have the best faculty members with imagination, talent and vision," he said.
Anderson said Carrington's ability to apply professional experience to a university setting was exciting and potentially dynamic.
"In order to provide a meaningful
Carrington possesses all of those attributes, Anderson said.
Carrington, who is enthusiastic about his work at KU, hopes students continue to develop to their
"I want people who will challenge all of us—students and faculty," he said. "I fully believe he is able to do so."
full potential in music.
"I want to enable them to derive as much enjoyment from singing as possible," he said.
Looking ahead to next year, Carrington has begun setting goals for the choral music program.
"I want to continue to raise the standard# of choral music at KU to be recognized nationally," he said. "If we would be recognized for our choral music as we are for our basketball, I'd be delighted."
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