Gerald M. Carney was professor in music education at
The University of Kansas for twenty-nine years, retiring
in 1974. A student of the eminent horn teacher, Max
Pottag, Carney developed many performers who went
on to play professionally. At The University of Kansas
he taught instrumental methods, private and class brass,
and supervised student teachers. He was associate
director of the Midwestern Music and Art Camp and
director of the camp orchestra. He organized the
Lawrence Light Opera Guild and served as its musical
director for many years. He was president of KMEA
from 1968 to 1970.