Maudell Baker (’34), Gainesville, A piano and violin player, she was the first student to receive a Bachelor of Music degree at North Texas. After graduating from college, she taught at Henrietta High School, played piano for her church and the Gainesville State School, and performed with her husband’s band, The Harmony Boys. She was most proud of teaching 3-year-olds and wrote the book, The Littlest Beginner, to help teach music to youngsters. The College of Music invited her, at age 96, to lead a master class on teaching children music. She received UNT's College of Music Alumni Appreciation award in 2004. She was 105.
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Maudell Baker (’34), Gainesville, A piano and violin player, she was the first student to receive a Bachelor of Music degree at North Texas. After graduating from college, she taught at Henrietta High School, played piano for her church and the Gainesville State School, and performed with her husband’s band, The Harmony Boys. She was most proud of teaching 3-year-olds and wrote the book, The Littlest Beginner, to help teach music to youngsters. The College of Music invited her, at age 96, to lead a master class on teaching children music. She received UNT's College of Music Alumni Appreciation award in 2004. She was 105.
