Bearden, Keith 2019-02-07
This interview features Keith Bearden as he discusses his career and passion in band. In this interview, Bearden describes how he first got started in band, his career in band at Texas Tech, and his current pursuits with bands in his retirement.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Keith Bearden
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: February 07, 2019
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Lynn Whitfield
Length: 02:12:13 (2 hours 12 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; getting into band; Learning from the band director at Monterey High school; Tech band; Taking the Texas Tech band to the Tangerine Bowl; His thoughts on what makes the Tech band special; How students in the Tech band rehearse; Charting out formations; How the Tech band has changed over the years; after retirement; How he would like to be remembered at Texas Tech; his colleagues
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: CD copy available in Reading Room
Transcript: Transcript available on dspace https://hdl.handle.net/10605/362057
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