He really wants you to feel and experience the music as deeply as he does. Although Donaldson is leaving his role as Professor of Choral Music at Asbury, he will certainly have more than just time on his hands. And he has 11 grandchildren. That's 12 reasons right there why he could do with less responsibility at the college level. Donaldson has been a teacher, friend, and encourager, all at the same time.
Some people wait too long to retire.
But he's not. He's getting out while it's still all good memories. Dr. Donald Don Donaldson is in his 16th year at Asbury College. He directs the Men's Glee Club, the Asbury Chorale, teaches music education, conducting, choral methods, and music appreciation. In 1980, Donaldson was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Kansas Wesleyan Alumni Board.