Fred Duncan aspires tomusic career

During the week, Financial Aid Director Fred Duncan holdsthe financial future of students in his hands But on weekends he holds a microphone.

"I have sung all my life," Duncan said."Igrew up in a musical family. Dad sang in a traveling quartet and Mo m sang in the choir."

Performing isnothing newto Duncan, who was a frequent soloist in high school days and therecipientof many music awards

"But my firstsolos were performed while sitting on the laps of visiting pastors," Duncan said.

Duncan earned his bachelor ofscience degree ineducation from Catawba College and holds a master's of music education from East Carolina University combining both."

According to one student, Duncan has "made thedifference between college studies and drop-out status."

He hasorganized LBC financial aid programs such asBEOG,SEOG,vocationalrehabilitation andsocialsecurity benefits as well as various loans and a work-study program

But Duncan isstillsinging "Ihave sung just about everywhere—fellowship dinners, churches, even restaurants and prisons," he said Duncan,an active Gideon member, has been the Virginia Gideon vocalist for thelast four years

"The Lord hasopened thedoorfor me tosing more frequently," Duncan said "Itenables me to communicate the gospel as well as provide for the needs of my family."

Duncan has completed 60hourstowards hisdoctorateofeducation at the University ofVirginia, aswell as two record albums—"Fred Duncan Sings" and "IfM y People."

"I love music—especially classical—and Iwant to share it," hesaid. "Music ministers tothe masses."

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FredDuncan, director offinancial aid, isa favorite soloist of LBC students. And, the Gideonsagree Duncan has been elected Virginia Gideon Vocalist for thelast four years.

Duncan hashad 12years ofexperienceasaband andchoraldirector for high schools in North Carolina and Virginia

"One band director committed suicide and thenext one had a nervous breakdown," Duncan said. "I came threeyears later. Band enrollment increased from four to 237 in three years."

Duncan was offered a faculty position in the music department three years before heactually came to LBC, but did not accept itbecause offamily obligations

"Along with music, I hadworked in federal finance programs for seven years," Duncan said "Dr Guillermin's office later offered me a job

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