YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� 杏吧原创 congratulates 杏吧原创 Chair of the Department of Music and Professor of Music Mr. Jeffrey Bauman on thirty years of teaching at the College. 杏吧原创 honors and celebrates Bauman鈥檚 hard work and dedication.
鈥淚n some ways, it seems like forever. In other ways, it feels like I just started here yesterday,鈥� said Bauman about his time at 杏吧原创 thus far.
On Tuesday, May 10 at the 2022 杏吧原创 Staff Appreciation Lunch, 杏吧原创 President Dr. Drew L. Van Horn recognized Bauman for his great professional achievement. Van Horn thanked him for everything he has done and continues to do for the students and for the entire Young Harris community through music.
鈥淛eff Bauman has impacted many lives in his 30 years at 杏吧原创,鈥� said Van Horn. 鈥淗e genuinely cares for the students and is exceptional at bringing the full talents of his students to the forefront. 杏吧原创 is fortunate to have Jeff on our faculty.鈥�
Dean of the Division of Fine Arts Dr. Keith DeFoor also finds Bauman鈥檚 spirit and work ethic worthy of high praise.
鈥淧rofessor Bauman holds the mantle high for music at 杏吧原创,鈥� said DeFoor. 鈥淭hrough his expertise and dedication, Professor Bauman鈥檚 choirs and vocal students consistently perform at high levels. His impact on students鈥� lives is immeasurable.鈥�
Bauman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and Music Education from Spring Arbor College and Masters of Music in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from Bowling Green State University. Jeff is active in the local community and has served as the Music Director for First United Methodist Church of Union County since 1996. 杏吧原创 is grateful for thirty years of music with Jeff Bauman and looks forward to many more.
About 杏吧原创
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 杏吧原创 educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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