In his 18 years at UAFS, Bailey has earned a reputation as a leading musician and composer in the Fort Smith area, garnering numerous awards and honors. Bailey received the annual Fort Smith Mayor’s Honors to the Visual and Performing Arts in 2007, and was included in the 2008 edition of “Who’s Who in America” and the 2009 edition of “Who’s Who in the World.” Additionally, he’s received the “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” award four times. Bailey has also served two terms as president of the Arkansas Unit of the International Association for Jazz Education, and has represented the state of Arkansas at regional and national jazz events.