Dr. Quincy C. Hilliard's compositions have been performed throughout the world. A recipient of numerous ASCAP awards, Dr. Hilliard is in demand internationally as a conductor, adjudicator, and guest clinician on effective teaching techniques. His frequent commissions include a piece for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and the score for the documentary film, The Texas Rangers. His numerous publications on music education have distinguished him as a leader in the field. In addition to his appointment to the Louisiana Arts Council, Dr. Hilliard holds the Heymann Endowed Professorship of Music at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is currently composer-in-residence and professor of music theory and composition.