The recital hall and music library in the Hobart Taylor Sr. building were dedicated and named after two former professors on April 18.
Drs. H. E. Anderson and Robert A. Henry were both previous heads of the Department of Music and Drama during their respective times.
The recital hall now bears Anderson’s name. He is credited for assembling PVAMU’s famed University Acapella Concert Chorale and was instrumental in their recording an album and singing in the background for the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The chorale also toured the U.S. and several parts of the world, including Japan, Poland and the Bahamas under his direction.
Anderson was a scholar of music education and loved the art of voice.
Henry was the creator of the famed Ebony Opera Guild. He is acknowledged for the many ideals and standards he contributed to the department.
Dr. Danny Kelley, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and former student of both professors, opened the program.
Dr. Victor Hebert, associate music professor and head of the Department of Music and Drama, along with Brenda Wimbley, class of 1978 alumna, and Justin Mclean, senior music education major, all gave greetings.
The ceremony ended with remarks from the two honorees’ family.