HUNTINGTON â The Womanâs Club of Huntington recently recognized member Janice Chandler Gold with a proclamation commemorating her long service to the club and the community. Gold has long been an important figure in the music world in Huntington, which began with her bachelorâs and masterâs degrees from Marshall University in 1946 and 1962.
Gold has been a club member for 38 years, during which time she has provided piano music for many style shows, teas, patriotic selections and special occasions, as well as directing Gay Capers for two years.
As a music teacher over 30 years at Milton Junior High, Beverly Hills Junior High and Huntington East High School, Gold made a special contribution to the development of her studentsâ creativity, self-discipline, critical thinking skills and self-esteem, according to the club. She directed the musical ensemble Renaissance for 25 years, she served as choir director for Beverly Hills Methodist Church for 51 years, and