Julia Lansford Vocal Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by family and friends in honor of Mrs. Julia Lansford who retired from Arkansas State University in 2007. Mrs. Lansford, who served as an associate professor in music, began her career with Arkansas State University in 1964. She received a BME from Arkansas State College and a MM in vocal performance from North Texas State University with post-graduate studies in Freiburg, Germany. Along with a successful vocal studio, she served as director of opera and vocal coordinator of vocal studies within the department of music. Mrs. Lansford has performed recitals throughout the United States including leading roles leading roles with the Memphis Opera Theater, Arkansas Opera Theater, American Opera Company in New York and the Summer Vocal Institute in Germany. She also performed at The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and was chosen to sing at The White House for President Clinton and the Prime Minister of Ireland.