Dr. Arthur E. Huff, professor emeritus of music, passed away on Jan. 12 in Fresno. He was 94 years old.

A specialist in vocal performance and conducting, Huff taught at Fresno State from 1964 until his retirement in 1988, where he received emeritus status. He directed the Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers and the Men’s Chorus during that time.

He taught countless students in his conducting, choral arranging and voice courses and supervised student teachers in music. Many of those students are now teaching the next generation around the country and abroad.

Huff was very active in local music circles. At Fresno State, he is credited with starting a long tradition of partnering with others in the local choral community, broadening the student’s horizons while enriching the region’s culture.

Dr. Arthur Huff conducts a concert sometime in the 1970s.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Arthur E. Huff scholarship fund or to Hinds Hospice. Donations to the Scholarship fund should be made payable to Fresno State Foundation with a notation that it is for the Arthur E. Huff Endowment Fund and sent to California State University, Fresno, Office of Advancement Services, 5241 N Maple, TA 45, Fresno, CA 93740.

A memorial service is being planned for March.

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