Oral History of Clelia Reardon, interviewed by Jeremy K. Gibbons, Jonathan J. Taylor and William S. Vaughn, 18 April, 2017
Title
Oral History of Clelia Reardon, interviewed by Jeremy K. Gibbons, Jonathan J. Taylor and William S. Vaughn, 18 April, 2017
Description
Guitarist and entrepreneur Clelia Hand Reardon was born in Huntsville, Alabama. She recalls her beginnings: taking piano lessons when she was in first grade and knowing when she was only thirteen that she wanted to be a classical guitarist. Reardon talks about her mentor and friend, Mr. Fred Sabback, and states he was the biggest influence in her career. In the interview, Reardon reflects about her prolific career as a performer and as a teacher. She remembers her experiences playing in many shows in Charleston including Man of La Mancha, Porgy and Bess, and Jesus Christ Superstar. She also toured Europe twice with a jazz band, and participated in the organization of the Guitar Foundation of America international conventions and competitions. Finally, she reflects about the rewards of her teaching career.
Source
Working Charleston
Publisher
The Citadel Archives & Museum
Date
Rights
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Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/622
Coverage
Charleston (S.C.)
Duration
1 hour, 7 minutes
Interviewer
Jeremy K. Gibbons
Jonathan J. Taylor
William S. Vaughn
Interviewee
Clelia Reardon
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Collection
Citation
The Charleston Oral History Program at the Citadel, “Oral History of Clelia Reardon, interviewed by Jeremy K. Gibbons, Jonathan J. Taylor and William S. Vaughn, 18 April, 2017,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed March 29, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/622.