An Oral History with Claudia Bigler, February 10, 2025

Claudia Bigler, a music educator, discusses her three-decade career, primarily focusing on her time teaching general music at Mont Harmon Junior High and Westridge Middle School, and then serving as the Choir Director at Carbon High School in the mid-1980s. She also recounts her extensive 24-year tenure at Box Elder High School, where she developed an annual tradition of composing scripture-based theme songs for her choirs, leading to her becoming a published composer. The interview highlights her strong professional network, including connections to the legendary Carbon County music families like Deane and Dorothy Brown and colleagues like Randy Qualls, Tony Pinedo, and Arthella Dean. Bigler shares personal experiences, such as accommodating a pregnant student and successfully advocating for improved acoustics during the Carbon High remodel, underscoring her commitment to her students and the quality of their music program.;