York, Terry W.Music, David W., 1949-Lassitter, John A.2013-09-162013-09-162013-052013-09-16http://hdl.handle.net/2104/8784The primary objective of the United States Air Force Academy is to produce quality leaders that serve as officers in the United States Air Force. Many programs at the Academy help accomplish this goal, one of which is the Chapel Music Program. This paper will explore the musical institutions at the Academy by researching and studying the work of various music directors including James Roger Boyd, Edmund L. Ladouceur, and Joseph M. Galema, the music of the worship services, and related concerts at the United Sates Air Force Academy Chapel from 1954-1984. Primary sources used in research for this project include worship bulletins, concert programs, newspaper articles, and interviews. Further, records of music performed at the Academy including hymns used in worship services, repertoire from the various choirs, and organ recitals have been catalogued from surviving sources and appear in the appendices of this paper.en-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.United States Air Force Academy.United States Air Force Academy Protestant Cadet Chapel.United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chorale.United States Air Force Academy Protestant Cadet Choir.United States Air Force Academy Catholic Cadet Choir.United States Air Force Academy Leadership Training.Boyd, James Roger.Ladouceur, Edmund L.Galema, Joseph M.ThesisWorldwide access