by Brent Thompson
Aug 26, 2004
FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary professors Michael Cox and William M. Davis have been recognized by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) for their contributions to the growth and development of music in America.
Michael Cox has been professor of music theory and composition in the seminary’s School of Church Music since 1990. He is a member of the College Music Society and the American Choral Directors’ Association Conductors Guild. This is the 11th occasion Cox has been selected for the ASCAP Award.
William M. “Mac” Davis has been with Southwestern since 1979. Currently, he is professor of music theory and composition and chair of the School of Church Music’s Department of Music and Composition. This is the second time Davis has received the ASCAP Award.
“We are, of course, enormously pleased by the announcement of the ASCAP awards,” said William Colson, acting dean of the School of Church Music. “Those of us who are familiar with the works of Dr. Davis and Dr. Cox realize how well-deserved this recognition is.”
ASCAP awards are granted by an independent panel composed of music critics, journalists, music professionals and educators. The awards are based upon the prestige value of each candidate’s catalog of original compositions as well as recent performances.