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Boyer Faculty Retirements
The Boyer community recently said farewell to four retiring faculty members: Dr. Kenneth Bruscia, professor of music therapy; Arthur Chodoroff, professor of instrumental music and director of bands; Helen Kwalwasser, professor of violin; and Glenn Steele, professor of percussion. We will miss them greatly and wish them all the best. |
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Among the concert's professional soloists was Eric Owens (BM '93), pictured here with Dean Emeritus Helen Laird. |
Kimmel Center Concert Connects Alumni, Honors The Philadelphia Orchestra
Luis Biava conducted the Temple University Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs in Verdi's Messa da Requiem on March 27. Prior to the concert, the Boyer College Tribute Award was presented to the Philadelphia Orchestra. The Boyer College Alumni Association and Temple University Young Alumni hosted a post-concert reception at Estia Restaurant.
[Click here to view reception photos (log in required).] |
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One of the ??? instruments generously donated by Professor Helen Kwalwasser. |
Professor Donates Collection of Stringed Instruments
Professor Helen Kwalwasser, who retired this spring after 40 years at Boyer, recently donated a unique collection of stringed instruments from around the world. The instruments on display in the Rock Hall Auditorium lobby. |
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Upcoming Temple Jazz Recording Release
The Temple University Jazz Band -- which performed at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Apollo Theater last month -- recently recorded To Thad with Love, a tribute CD to legendary trumpeter Thad Jones, featuring Branford Marsalis and professors Dick Oatts and Terell Stafford. The recording will be released by our record label, BCM&D Records, later this summer and will be available through cdbaby.com and iTunes. |
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Video and Audio Streaming Now Available on Boyer Site
Explore a variety of recordings and concert performances on Boyer's new multimedia page. |
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In Memoriam |
The Boyer College community mourns the passing of two former faculty: George Sementovsky, piano, and Emanuel Vardi, violin. These two exceptional musicians were inspired teachers and will be missed by many. |
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Scholarship News |
Two inaugural awards were presented at this year's annual Boyer Student Awards Ceremony on May 11: the Olga Gagliardi Getto Award, established by the family of Mrs. Olga Gagliardi Getto (BS '33) in honor of her 100th birthday, was awarded to pianist Bong-A Jung, and the Katherine Dunham Award for Creative Dance Research, established by Professor Kariamu Welsh, was presented to Saroya Corbett.
Dr. Laurence Stone (DEN '73) has made a provision in his will to establish the Dean Emeritus David L. Stone Scholarship Fund for piano students, thus furthering his father's legacy as founding dean of the Boyer College, pianist and committed educator.
When fully funded, the recently launched Don Ewart Scholarship Fund will provide full scholarships for students at the Boyer College. Gifts to this fund are matched by Entrust Financial, LLC., which was founded by Don and his wife, Joslyn.
The Glenn Steele Percussion Scholarship Fund is now permanently endowed, thanks to the generosity of the Immordino family and numerous alumni and friends.
Prior to the Awards Ceremony on May 11, many fund leaders were able to meet with the student recipients at a small reception. Click here to view photos (log in required).
To support the Boyer College and any of the scholarships or programs mentioned above, please visit myowlspace.com/makeagift. |
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For Boyer's full concert schedule, visit www.temple.edu/boyer. |
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Aug. 8-13
This six-day musical theater intensive for 13- to 18-year-olds is under the leadership of two prestigious artistic directors: Catherine Cox, a Tony nominated actress, and David Evans, the associate conductor of Wicked on Broadway.
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Save the Date
John Douglas Tribute Concert
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Alumni Dance Concert
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Save the Date
17th Annual David Katz Golf Tournament
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Save the Date
Temple University Homecoming
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Share Your News
Cathy Cahill (BM '80) has been named one of SmartCEO's 2011 BRAVA! Women Business Achievement Award Winners, Ananya Chatterjea (PhD '96) was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, and Stephen Caldwell (MM '07) was named Composer of the Year by the NJ Arts Collective.
To read more Boyer Class Notes, and to find out how you can submit your own news, click here. |
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