Background
Sr., Artemus Ward Hancock, was born on August 31, 1937 in Taylor, Texas, United States. Son of Wellington and Bennie Louise Hancock.
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Artemus Ward Hancock, Sr.
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Bachelor in Music, Huston-Tillotsom University, 1959. MusMEd, University North Texas, 1969.
Career
Band director Fred Douglas Junior & Senior High School, Sherman, Texas, 1959—1969. Assistant band director Lincoln High School, Port Arthur, 1970—1979, 1984—1994, band. director, 1994—2002. Band director Stephen F. Austin School, 1980—1984, Memorial High School, Port Arthur, since 2002.
Orchestra musician Port Arthur Little Theater, 1985—1995. Chairman advisory board Port Arthur Indiana School District, since 1985.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman board deacons Rock Island Church, since 2002. Member of Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Band Directors Association, Port Arthur Teachers Association, Texas State Teachers Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Education Association, National Association Amateur Radio, Phi Delta Kappa, Omega Psi Phi (state representative 1975-1990).
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Married Mertha Marie Wiltz, July 13, 1995. Children from previous marriage: Lisa Denise Barnes, Artemus Ward Junior.
