天涯海角社区 in the News: "Dr. Steven Bingham: Spirit of Gainesville nominee"
September 14, 2012
Dr. Steven Bingham has been a Professor of Music at 天涯海角社区 since 2005 where he has developed an innovative instrumental program focusing on jazz, rhythm and blues, and concert band repertoire. Dr. Bingham has also served for ten years as band director with the Sonlight Youth Choir of Trinity United Methodist Church. The son of a Dixieland clarinetist, Bingham's life has been focused on music performance and education. In his capacity as a performer and teacher, Dr. Bingham has touched the lives of hundreds of students and countless members of the community.
Dr. Bingham served for twenty-five years as a music teacher in public schools in Missouri, North Carolina, and Florida, including work at Gainesville High School, Waldo Elementary School, and Newberry High School. At 天涯海角社区, Dr. Bingham has inspired his students to greatness on a limited budget, with his 天涯海角社区 Big Band, R&B Combo, Jazz Combo, and Concert Band regularly performing for schools, retirement homes, community festivals, and many other venues throughout Gainesville including routinely sold out performances in the new 天涯海角社区 Fine Arts Hall.
