Barbara J. Belew

Music Educator

A Timeline of Professional Milestones

1929

Born to Horace Russell Belew and Mattilene Lloyd Belew in Plainview, TX.

1951

Earns a Bachelor of Music, summa cum laude, from Hardin-Simmons University.

1953

Achieves a Master of Music from Indiana University Bloomington.

1955

Is appointed an instructor of music at McNeese State University.

1955

Becomes a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Louisiana Music Teachers Association and Lake Charles Piano Teachers Association.

1955

Becomes an active member of the executive board of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus and Orchestra, currently active as secretary.

1958

Is principal harpist for Lake Charles Symphony in Lake Charles, LA until 2008 and has since been on call as needed.

1964

Is a harpist for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra in Baton Rouge, LA until 1968.

1964

Writes all publicity for McNeese State University music and wins several awards for her writing through 1994.

1965

Is a harpist for Rapides Symphony Orchestra in Alexandria, LA until 1999.

1970

Becomes a member of the American Harp Society.

1972

Founds the Louisiana Chapter of the American Harp Society and serves as vice president and advisor through today.

1973

Serves two terms on the American Harp Society National Board of Directors as director of the Southern Region (five states) until 1979.

1975

Is a Sunday School secretary at Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA through today.

1980

Is promoted to associate professor of music at McNeese State University.

1980

Is named as Certified Teacher of Music by both the Music Teachers National Association and Louisiana Music Teachers Association.

2000

Founds the McNeese State University Harp Camp, later continuing as director.

2021

Continues active membership in MTNA, LMTA, LCPTA, AHS and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.

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