Effective period / Period of releases: 1987

Dr. L. Gene Black
Dean, Conductor, Professor
Samford University 1965-2000

Born 1934/35
Died Feb 25, 2015

Dr. L. Gene Black was conductor of the A Cappella Alumni Choir at its inception in 1991. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Howard College, and the Master of Arts and Advanced Master’s degree and Ph.D from the University of Alabama. He completed studies in choral music and conducting both at Columbia University and Florida State University. In 1965, Dr. Black returned to Howard College as Associate Conductor of the A Cappella Choir and became the conductor of the Choir in 1967. He served as professor of music and music education, Director of Choral Activities, Associate Dean of the School of Music and Dean of the School of Music at Samford University, retiring in May 2000.

October 24, 2008 was proclaimed to be "Dr. L. Gene Black Day" by Governor of Alabama, Bob Riley in the City of Montgomery on September 22nd, 2008.