batey, irma lee

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description

she may never have stood in the pulpit, but few influenced the music of worship among churches of christ in the 20th century more than irma lee batey (’18). as music department chair from 1946 until retiring in 1963 and from 1968–70, she taught young men to lead singing in worship. “teacher” wrote a column on church music for the gospel advocate, wrote several books on church music, among them, sacred songs for children and vitalizing worship. she directed the song leaders’ workshop at the annual lectureship. she will always be remembered for her compassion, her dedication to improving congregational singing, and her love for the church.

induction year

1998

institutional role

faculty