Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Francis Manniello. Manniello joined the Army Air Corps in April 1941 after being drafted. In his county, the sons of Democrats were drafted before Republicans, so Manniello had been expecting this and took the aviation cadet exam early on. He was ultimately trained as a bombardier and navigator and in 1943 he deployed to England as a replacement for the 96th Bomb Group, 337th Squadron. He came under heavy fire during his first mission while bombing a railyard in Bremen, Germany. Despite losing a wing and part of the vertical stabilizer, he landed safely and completed 24 more missions. Manniello was transferred to the States to teach both celestial and radar navigation and remained in the service and served as a commanding officer in the Korean War. One of his soldiers committed suicide, which Manniello conscientiously reported as KIA to the deceased's family. He advanced to lieutenant colonel and retired in 1969 after representing the United States at the NATO Air Defense Ground Environment (NADGE).

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

Baroque Orchestra & Collegium Singers concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Jazz concert performed at the UNT College of Music Kenton Hall.

Tuba-euphonium ensembles performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Michael W. Deery. He discusses his family, growing up during the Great Depression and what led him to join the US Navy. He describes his experiences during bootcamp and in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ralph Nelson Smith. Smith joined the Merchant Marines in the spring of 1945 at the age of 17. Upon completion of training at Catalina Island, which included hand-to-hand combat and jumping into flaming gasoline-covered water, he was assigned to the SS H. Weir Cook (1944) as a messman and storekeeper. In August 1945, he sailed out of San Francisco in blackout conditions but soon learned of the Japanese surrender. Despite that, the ship was targeted by torpedoes that narrowly missed. One night, Smith awoke to find the ship engulfed in flames, which threatened to detonate their 690 tons of dynamite on board until the fire was put out. For his return to the States, Smith boarded a freighter packed with 5,280 men. Rather than waiting in the four-hour chow lines, Smith subsisted off peanuts and fruit, losing 20 pounds in two weeks. He was disappointed that although the Merchant Marines suffered such high casualties rates, survivors were essentially not considered true servicemen, receiving no benefits such as clothing, transportation, or medical care upon their return.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Richard E. Mann. Mann joined the Army Air Corps in April, 1942 while he was attending the University of Illinois. In October, he went to navigation school in Louisiana. In June, 1943, Mann received his commission and joined the 23rd Anti-submarine squadron at Langley, Virginia. Upon completion of training, the squadron flew to Trinidad to carry out anti-submarine missions. His squadron was eventually dissolved and he returned to the US for more training and was eventually sent to the Pacific where he was assigned to the 22nd Bomb Group, 33rd Bomb Squadron, 5th Air Force. Mann served as a navigator on B-24 bombers. Mann flew 46 combat missions in the Pacific.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dempster W. Martin. Martin grew up on a farm in Indiana, finished high school in 1942, and received agriculture deferments for several years during the war. Finally, in February, 1945, he volunteered for service in the Navy. Martin was in radio and cryptography school in Memphis, Tennessee when the war ended. Then he was shipped to New Orleans. From there, he went back to Memphis and began assisting in discharging veterans returning from overseas. Martin was discharged in August, 1946. Martin also speaks about an Honor Flight he participated in in April, 2012.

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There is growing interest in vocational ministry. Is there a need for vocational ministry? Is there support in churches for vocational ministry? Do you have the calling for vocational ministry?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Hosea shows how Israel has betrayed God through its inability to grasp the true meaning of Hesed. We return to God and restore our relationship with Him when we reflect His justice in our relationships with others."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1987, we heard the "Ice Cream of the Future" was invented. The future has arrived. We still eat regular ice cream and Dippin' Dots is bankrupt. Fads come and fads go. Is church planting just the latest ministry fad?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What is the impact of Twitter, Facebook, and social media on our family of faith, our walk of faith, and the development of our faith? Can technology take us deeper or is it a shallow journey to false friends, fast food faith, and choose our own way to God?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many today are interested how to discern God's voice in the noise of life. Discover how we might learn to listen for God in our lives."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Professional artist and art educator Emily Jean Hood will paint live as she shares her passion for creative practice as a spiritual discipline. Discover how and why the creative process fosters personal intimacy with the Creator."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Every culture has value and uniqueness, including the culture of poverty in America. Discover what happens when we recognize the gaps between economic classes and take a cross-cultural approach to interacting with poverty and homelessness."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Every culture has value and uniqueness, including the culture of poverty in America. Discover what happens when we recognize the gaps between economic classes and take a cross-cultural approach to interacting with poverty and homelessness."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore one woman's spiritual journey through grief and how a period of lament can draw us closer to God. Come hear how a journey through grief can be a path to intimacy with God."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Focusing on Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight series of young adult novels, we will confront the popularity of the vampire in contemporary culture and consider an appropriate Christian response to these novels and their film adaptations."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Today we are so busy being busy that our marital relationship takes a back seat. This class sparks a desire to return to your marriage wilderness place, where you first loved, vowed and promised. Redemption, restoration, reconciliation and reward await you here."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Western Hills Church of Christ experienced a 30-year decline. We were dying and needed to get healthy quick. We will present three practical strategies that played a role in turning a dying church into a thriving one."