Background
Buchanan, Leighnora was born on April 23, 1944 in Texarkana, Texas, United States. Daughter of Frank Boyd and Hazel Mac Buchanan.
Buchanan, Leighnora was born on April 23, 1944 in Texarkana, Texas, United States. Daughter of Frank Boyd and Hazel Mac Buchanan.
Bachelor of Music, Arkansas Technology, Russellville, Arkansas, 1966. Master of Music, Arkansas Technology, Russellville, Arkansas.
Band director Norman Junior High, Crossett, Arkansas, 1966—1968, Van Buren Junior High, Van Buren, 1968—1969, Chaffin Junior High, Fort Smith, 1969—1995. Part-time band director Van Buren School, Van Buren, 1996—2003. Instructor University Arkansas, Fort Smith, since 2000.
Executive director Fort Smith Chorale, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Member of Arkansas School Band & Orchestra Associate (president), Arkansas Bandmasters Associate (president admiral advisory, Arkansas Bandmaster of Year 1993), Phi Beta Mu (state chairman).