Alabama A&M University continues to shine on the national stage, this time through the powerful voices of its choir and the artistry of distinguished alumnus Dr. Henry Panion III.
Panion’s musical documentary “A Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama with Dr. Henry Panion III” earned top honors at the 46th Annual Telly Awards, securing 14 awards including two prestigious Gold Tellys. The performance, captured live at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center in Birmingham, brought together the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and a 300-voice combined choir representing seven Alabama institutions, including Alabama A&M University.
A proud alumnus, Panion earned his undergraduate degree in music education at Alabama A&M University before pursuing his master’s and doctorate in music theory at The Ohio State University. Today, he serves as University Professor of Music at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is widely recognized as a Grammy-winning composer, conductor, arranger, and educator. His career has spanned decades and genres, and he has collaborated with the Blind Boys of Alabama for more than 20 years…