“Since the day I met Alan Wingard as an 18-year-old freshman, I have always known that he believed in me. He is not only a great teacher, but such a kind encourager. I could list many reasons why Shorter made such a lasting and positive impact on my life…and Alan Wingard would be at the heart of that list.
A legend in his field and inspiringly loyal to the principles of Christian Education, Dr. Wingard is so deserving of this endowment and so worthy of being remembered for his faithful service to Shorter University for years to come.” – Cliff Duren, Class of 2001
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice! Dr. Wingard has been there and taken his students! The Alan B. Wingard Endowed Scholarship honors a true scholar and gentleman, Dr. Alan Wingard, Dean Emeritus of the School of Fine and Performing Arts and Professor of Music at Shorter University. He has been a member of the faculty since 1973, and he has conducted the Shorter Chorale, Shorter Mixed Chorus, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. He has even conducted the Georgia Youth Chorale at Carnegie Hall! Dr. Wingard is also Minister of Music at Garden Lakes Baptist Church in Rome, where he has served for more than 20 years. Both our students and the community have been enriched by Dr. Wingard.
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