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Northern Iowa Chamber Orchestra visits Russia

he Northern Iowa Chamber T Orchestra, conducted by Rebecca Burkhardt and composed of 34 students and faculty from the UNI School of Music, made its historic first tour abroad, performing concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia. The May 12-21 tour completed a Russian-American exchange which began last February when students and faculty from the State Pedagogical University of Russia traveled to Cedar Falls to perform for the University community, as well as surrounding towns in northern Iowa. Students of the Orc hestra were joined in performance by Jonathan Chenoweth, cello, UNI School of Music faculty member; Members of the Northern Iowa Chamber Orchestra in front of the statue of Therese Fetter, violin, director of the UNI Tchaikovsky at the Moscow Conservatory Suzuki School; Kathleen Sihler, viola, instructor at the UNI Suzuki School; and members of the Waterloo/Cedar Falls and museums for two days, the Orchestra per­ helped the Northern Iowa Chamber Cedar Rapids symphonies. Burkhardt and formed two concerts for the St. Petersburg Orc hestra make this tour a rea lity - the Orchestra presented an all-American public. The first was in the House of "Spasiba Bolshoi" - Big Thank You! [Editor's program of works by Aaron Copland, Composers and the second took place at Note: Special t ha nks to Rebecca Burkhardt George Walker, Scott Joplin, Alice Gomez the Ru ssian State Pedagogica l Un iversity for cont ributing this article. Several stu­ and Iowa composers Richard Hervig and named after Herzen. At all of its programs, dents also wrote about the t rip. Senior Jeremy Beck. the Orchestra was enthusiastically horn player Christ ine Sherrod sa id, For its first concert, the Orchestra per­ received and succeeded in presenting "Overall, the tour was incredible." And her formed at the Academy of Sciences many new American compositions to the humorous description of the overnight Chamber Music Society on 53 Leninsky Russian public. train ride to St . Petersburg was a gem, Prospect in Moscow. The performance was The tour was made possible by contribu­ "Ri ding the midnight train was a lot like presented jointly with the Moscow tions from the students and faculty of t he cramming 12 pieces of luggage, four Chamber Orchestra, and the two orches­ Orchestra, the UNI School of Music, Tim instruments and yourself and three friends tras combined to perform four works on O'Connor and t he American College into an average coat closet and surviving the program. To share stands with such Teachers of Ru ssian, UNI Intercollegiate an eight-hour ea rt hquake.") world-class musicians was an opportunity Academics, UNI College of Humanit ies and which will be unparalleled in most stu­ Fine Arts, UNI International Programs, UNI dents' careers. Graduate College, Pauline Barrett, Charles After taking the overnight train to St. and Marleta Matheson and ma.ny, many Petersburg and touring many palaces and friends and al umni. To all those who J chool ofc.?ttusfc ~ -

Concert Chorale invited to Sixth Jazz CD prestigious ACDA Convention available

he odyssey of the UNI Co ncert the fact that the Northern Iowa Symphony onversations T Chorale appearance this past March Orchestra also would need to go along C is the uNI ,,\ ••• o•< at the National Co nvention of the became apparent. Now the task was to send sixth CD Am erican Choral Directors Association in San 100 students, 60 singers and 40 instrumental­ released by UNI Jazz Diego, California began over three years ago. ists, from the frozen tundra of Iowa in March Band I, directed by In March of 1996, Bru ce Chamberlain, director to the sunny shores of southern California. Robert Washut, in as of Concert Chorale, submitted a performance Obviously, it was not hard to get members of many years. Of CO Hvr audition tape to the ACDA National the Orchestra to volunteer to go along! The Courage and ··"···· I Convention Co mmittee with excerpts from $48,000 necessary to underwrite the cost of Spirit is dedicated to - Chorale concerts se lected from the previous this experience for UNI music students was the memory of former band three years. In early June 1996, he wa s notified raised from myriad sources, both internal and member Tom Capps (B.A. '95). Written by that the Concert Chorale had been selected as external, including Hinshaw Music Company Washut, the piece was premiered on Jazz l's one of only three college/ univers ity SATB (the publisher of Koepke's Missa Brevis) , 1996 fall concert which was dedicated to Tom. choirs from an audition pool of over 250 to Charles and Marleta Matheson (who also The work is a soliloquy for alto saxophone and perform at the National Cor)vention. attended the Chorale's performances in San is performed by Josh Souder. My One and Only According to Gene Brooks, executive director Diego), Concert Chorale alumni, the UNI ACDA Love by Mellin and Wood was arranged by of ACDA, this was roughly eq uivalent to the Student Chapter, the UNI Foundation and graduate student Eric Allen (M.M. '97). Eric is UNI basketball tea m m aki ng it to the NCAA Norwest Bank, the Gra duate College and the second graduate of UN l's master of music finals. College of Humanities and Fine Arts, the degree in jazz pedagogy program. UNI alum­ After a short moment of ce lebration over the Intercollegiate Academics Fund and the mem­ nus Edgar East (B.M. '84) is featured on latin invitation had passed, the hard work of raising bership of the Concert Chorale. This combina­ percussion on two pieces, both arranged by the money to send the Chorale to California tion of support from the music industry, the Washut - Tell Me You Love Me by Sonny Rollins for five days began. On ce the decisio n was private sector and the university made it pos­ and Jerry Gonzalez' adaptation of Bye-Ya by made that the Chorale's program in San Diego si ble for the students of the School of Music to Thelonious Monk. would include Allen Ko epke's (M.A. '67) Miss a reach their potential in this prestigious con­ Other works on the CD are Little Pixie by Brevis, which the Chorale had co mmissioned a cert venue. Thad Jones, Bill Peterson's arrangement of yea r earlier for its Carnegie Hall debut, and In addition to the two concert prese ntations Nardis by Miles Davis, Moanin' by Charles se lections from Darius Milhaud 's Se rvice Sacre, which received standing ovations from the Mingus, Low Life by Johnny Mandel, Wa shut's knowledgeable audience, the Concert arrangement of Silence by Charlie Haden, Chorale also was asked to function as Michael Weiss' transcription of Mean What You the demonstration choir for the gradu­ Say by Thad Jones and Alan Neveu's transcrip­ ate division of the ACDA Conducting tion of Buster Moten's arrangement of Toby by Competition. This required the Chorale Moten and Eddie Barefield. to have an additional half-program of Jazz l's Conversations CD is available by send­ music ready to perform for four differ­ ing a $12 (includes S & H) check made payable ent conductors in a semi-final and final to Northern Iowa Student Government to round of the competition. These two Robert Washut, School of Music, UNI, Cedar performances combined with the two Falls, IA 50614-0246. [Editor's note: Skittish, Jazz concert presentations led to the UNI l's fifth CD was listed on Herb Wong's 1996 Concert Chorale's unprecedented four Blue Chip Jazz CD Awards as one of the five appearances at one convention, a first "Top Campus Jazz Ensemble Discs" in the April, in ACDA history. [Editor's Note: Special 1997 issue of the International Association of thanks to Bruce Chamberlain for con­ Jazz Educators Journal. Ordering information tributing this article.] for all the Jazz I CD's is the same as above.]

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A Prelude to Performance: The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking

$ 11 million of the total $20 million project. Th e center is named for Cathy and Edward J. Gallagher, Jr., and Peggy and Carl Bluedorn, who made commitments of$ 1 million or more for the center as part of the "Leading, Building, Sharing" capital campaign. The two Waterloo couples are known for their generosity to the metropolitan area and their longtime support of the fine arts. Edward Gallagher Jr., speaking on behalf of the contributors, said, "It will be a bea ­ con in northeast Iowa for arts and music. As contributors, we are proud to be a part of that, and we feel that by contributing, we give back Raymond Tymas-]ones, Theresa Girsch, David Mason, Board ofR egents President to the community we love, a place in which Owen Newlin, Governor Terry Branstad, President Robert Koob, Lt. Governor J oy people for decades to come will enjoy the finest Corning and Edward and Cathy Gallagher at the groundbreaking ceremony for the music, the finest performers, the finest Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Broadway productions that this country and the '' This is the beginning of the culmi­ er and the wonderful exhilaration that comes world have to offer." nation of many dreams, hopes from fine performing arts. For me, it's more a Students played a major role in the planning and efforts of students, faculty, symbol of the cooperation of the communities, of the facility. Theresa Girsch, a senior in the staff, alumni and friends of the School of Music, " the state and the individuals which come School of Music, said the students have anxious­ said UNI School of Music Director Raymond together here on the campus to make it all hap­ ly awaited a facility that will meet their needs. Tyma s-Jones, in describing the groundbreaking pen," said Koob. "The music students' se nses have yearned to June 25 for the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing The center's exterior architecture will be tradi­ put to use the skills their teachers have instilled Arts Center. The Center will provide much­ tional red brick, complementing nearby build­ in them by performing in an acoustically-ideal needed space for the largest undergraduate ings in the campus core. Entrance and lobby performance hall. UNI is truly making a name music education program in Iowa. Seventy per­ areas will be treated with large glass areas, for itself as a performance school, gaining an cent of the elementary and secondary music accented by architectural elements to conserve impressive state, regional and national reputa­ educators in Iowa are UNI graduates. energy. The focal point of the interior lobby and tion. Now this reputation will have a proper Iowa Governor Terry Branstad told the large circulation area will be a domed rotunda pro­ home." crowd of UNI faculty, staff, students, emeritus viding a central gathering space, which also can The main auditorium will be designed for faculty and community members that it was a be used for informal student and community seating for about 1,600 people and will be suit­ dream come true for the many people who performances or gatherings. able for large orchestral, theatrical and dance have been working a long time for the The Performing Arts Center was called one of performances not presently available in the Performing Arts Center. "It is truly an historic the biggest events in recent UNI history by metro area . In addition to the 470-seat orches­ day for the UNI and the Cedar Falls-Waterloo Owen Newlin, president of the Board of tra seating, there will be a parterre section (300 community. Not only will it be a vital addition to Regents: "It's big in terms of physical presence sea ts ), a mezzanine (400 seats) and a balcony our state's outstanding music education pro­ and the impact that this new facility will have, (430 sea ts) . Two smal ler performance arena s grams, it will enrich our cu ltural heritage, and it with nearly 100,000 sq uare feet of space in a also will be constructed in the ce nter: a hall for will provide great educational and cu ltural very striking and attractive structure. It's big in choral rehearsals and organ recitals and a sepa ­ opportunities for future students, and for that terms of its programmatic effect, in that it will rate hall for student rehearsal s and recitals. The matter, residents of the area and others that provide the University of Northern Iowa with an Performing Arts Center also will support cla ss­ come to visit." environment of a quality befitting the excep­ room, office and recording functions, providing President Robert Koob praised the coopera­ tional music programs offered by the School of needed space and facilities for the UNI School tion between state government and the com ­ Music. And it's big in terms of the message that of Music. [Editor's Note: Special thanks to munity in providing funding for the center. it sends about this university and it s vision for DeWayne Purdy of the UNI Office of Public "What's beginning, I think, is a new era, giving the future." Relations for contributing this article.] us the opportunity to join and enjoy one anoth- Private donations accounted for more than 16th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

tenure, Jazz I was the first university jazz band Brass Quintet include Randy west of the Mississippi to perform at the Notre Grabowski and Bryan Bennett on Dame Jazz Festival and, in 1972, won the trumpet, Thomas Tritle on horn, Collegiate Midwest Competition which result­ Brad Edwards on trombone and ed in a festival performance at the Kennedy Jeffrey Funderburk on tuba. Center in Washington, D.C. Jazz I also was "Fanfare" is a piece for brass among the first university jazz organizations choir, and the Northern Brass to perform at a Music Educators National Quintet will be augmented by Conference. UNI School of Music alumni. As master of ceremonies, Coffin will intro­ Violinists Frederick Halgedahl duce former colleagues, now UNI School of and Therese Fetter, violist Music emeritus faculty, who then will present Kathleen Sihler, cellist Jonathan James Coffin the pieces to be performed on the Benefit Chenoweth, double bassist Mark Concert. Urness, clarinetist Jack Graham, ames Coffin (B.A. '52, M.A. '64) will be the Coffin, a noted percussionist and drum set hornist Thomas Tritle and bassoonist David Jmaster of ceremonies for the 16th Annual artist, al so started the percussion program at Rachar will play Scherzo from Octet, Op. 166 Scholarship Benefit Concer.t - " Fanfares, UNI. As part of the Benefit Concert program, by Franz Schubert. Performed by fa culty and Finger Food and a Fantasy." Associate masters he will join the UNI Percussion Ensemble on friends of the UN I School of Music, this piece of ceremonies for the event will be UNI School two pieces performed in the style of the has been included on the Benefit Concert pro­ of Music emeritus faculty, including Russell group called "Stomp." "Stomp," a percussion gram as part of the 200th anniversary celebra­ Baum, Mary Beckman, Emil Bock, Joyce Gault and dance ensemble which utilizes everyday tion of the birth of Schubert in Vienna. (B.A. '50), Jon Hansen (B.A. '61, M.A. '65). Karl items suc h as garbage cans in its perfor­ The performers on Duet from Cantata No. and Martha (M.A. '69) Hoivik, Charles and mances, has appeared on the Tonight Show 15 by Johann Sebastian Bach will be the Marleta Matheson, Jvone Maxwell and Don and the David Letterman Show. Coffin's former Northern Iowa Children 's Choir, conducted by Wendt. Also featured on the concerts will be student, Randy Hogancamp (B.A. '70), is the Debra Gordon, and the UNI Suzuki School UNI School of Music faculty, students, alumni director of the UNI Percussion Ensemble. "Fiddlesticks," directed by Therese Fetter. The and friends. The Benefit Concerts a re sched­ As for the rest of the Benefit Concert pro­ Northern Iowa Children's Choir was formed uled for Friday and Saturday, September 26 gram, Choral Fantasy, Op. 80 by Ludwig van last January and is composed of children in and 27 at 8:00 p.m in Russell Hall. Beethoven, will be performed by pianist grades four through seven from 30 sc hools in Please join us in our annual gala to raise Howard Aibel, the Northern Iowa Symphony the Cedar Valley area. Members of the NICC funds for music student scholarships. The 16th Orchestra, conducted by Rebecca Burkhardt, have performed with the Metropolitan Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert - which and the UNI Concert Chorale and UNI Singers. Chorale and the UNI Wind Symphony and will include Fanfares and pianist Howard Aibel, an annual favorite on the Benefit presented their final concert in Russell Hall Aibel on the Beethoven Choral Fantasy - will Concerts, is remembered most recently for his this past May. The UNI Suzuki School was take place in Ru sse ll Hall with the Benefit performances with the Waterloo/Cedar Falls founded in 1976 and provides music instruc­ Concert lasting approximately 75 minutes. A Symphony this past May. Also this past May, tion for pre-college age students in violin, festive reception with Finger Food plus Rebecca Burkhardt and members of the viola, cello, flute and training for future sparkling champagne will follow. Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra (the Suzuki teachers. Current enrollment is over We are delighted that Coffin has agreed to Northern Iowa Chamber Orchestra) returned 150 students with 14 teachers and an admin­ return to his native Iowa from California to act from a triumphant tour of Russia. The Choral istrative assistant. "Fiddlesticks" is a special as master of ceremonies. Coffin, who joined Fantasy also will feature student soloists. performance group sponsored by the UNI the UNI faculty in 1964 for eight years, is prob­ Respective conductors for the Concert Suzuki School. In addition to the duet, the ably best remembered for his outstanding Chorale and UNI Singers are Bruce Children's Choir and "Fiddlesticks" will each halftime shows with the UNI Panther Chamberlain and Sandra Stegman. perform one more piece. Marching Band and his remarkable showman­ "Fanfare" from La Perr by Paul Dukas will be There will be numerous sites for champagne ship as director of the UNI Jazz Band I and played by the Northern Brass Quintet and UNI and Finger Food at the end of the concert. host on the annual S.R.O. Sinfonian School of Music alumni. Ronald Johnson will Th e various serving places will provide for Dimensions in Jazz Shows. During Coffin's UNI be the conductor. Members of the Northern ease of access and more convenience. Jchool of c.2\7tusic $

Reception areas will be announced at the con­ Below is a list of "Special Donors" to the 1996 Scholarship Benefit Concert: certs and listed in the program. At each of Underwriters - $1350 or Charles & Marleta Matheson LeRoy & Nancy Redfern Donors - $35 these locations, in addition to the goodies for more William & Esther McGuire Dr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Smith John & Dianne Aboud the palate, entertainment will be provided by Gayle Johns Rose Jan and Steve Moore Dr. & Mrs. Edward Voldseth Mary Andersen the Northwind Quintet, a jazz ensemble and University Book and Supply In Memory of Betty Hatch Ruth Cameron Anderson Neubauer Friend other groups. s - $65 Berdena J. Beach Guarantors - $675 Dale & Dianne Phelps Merle Anderson R. B. Campbell The north and east parking lots adjacent to Anonymou s Dr. Dean Simpson Ralph & Marlene Baumhover Jonathan Chenoweth Russell Hall have been reserved for Benefit James & Wanda Estel Dolores& Don Tamisiea Martin & Margaret Borchelt Janet Drake Richard & Concert patrons. Presentation of a Benefit Dorothy Francis Dr. Raymond Tyma s-Jones Robert & Margaret Bradford Jim & Helen Gordon Edward F. Wagner Charlotte & Larry Eilers Barbara L. Higgins Concert ticket or invitation will admit you to Patrons - $350 Woolverton Printing Co. - Bob & Rachel Fulton William T. Jochumsen the lots. James Lubker, dean College of Richard Lynch Randy & Karen Grabowski Deanna Kay Larson To order tax-deductible tickets ($20 each) or Humanities & Fine Arts Dr. Robin Guy Eldon & Dee Miller Myron Mueller Sponsors - $100 Drs. Marion and Leonard Karlin Mildred Nechanicky to become a "special donor" (seven categories Marianne Bethke Judy & Tim Kniep Mrs. Vernon H. Plager beginning with donors at $35 and topping Benefactors- $135 Emil & Loraine Bock John & Naomi McCormick Norma Reichenberg with underwriters at $1350 or more), please Howard Aibel Gwendolyn Brown - Carl Hays Ann & Tom McRae Ms. Ruth A. Roudabu sh Glenn & Catherine Boysen Mary & Bob Franken call 319-273-2025. Winston & Emma L. Mettke Ruth Russell Bethel Pollock Buell & H. J. Cathy & Ed Gallagher, Jr. Robert and Maxine Morrison Paul & Maribeth Shanley Buell Joyce Gault Al & Renata Sack David Smalley William & Stephanie Clohesy Dorothy and John Glascock Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Sauer Carmen Strauser Leonard M. Curtiss II Noreen Hermansen Alan and Dana Schmitz Thomas Tritle & Kathleen Kerr Pat & Mike Deters Dr. John Holstad Augusta Schurrer Dr. Jean A. Trout Angeleita Floyd Karl & Martha Hoivik Theron Strike Sandra Walden Dr. Patricia L. Geadelmann Thom Kline & Karen Agee Dr. Tom & Char Strub Jon & Marilyn Hansen Michael R. Liesch Dr. Jim & Mary Tritle William H. Hinson Jvone E. Maxwell Dennis Walters & Dixie Davis Mr. & Mrs. M. L. "Mike" Betty Mulcay Walters Lorenzen Junean Witham

Sunday & Monday, December 7 & 8, 1997 - Location TBA - spotlight series 3:00 p.m. (7th) & 8:00 p.m. (8th) • UNI Jazz Band I, Robert As an added bonus for purchase of season tickets to the School of Washut, conductor Music's 1997-98 Spotlight Series, the first 100 subscribers will Friday, April 3, 1998 receive a ticket for the solo recital of international opera star Simon - Russell Hall Auditorium - 8:00 p.m Estes. That event will take place on Wednesday, October 15 at 8:00 . • UNI Wind Symphony p.m. in Lang Ha ll Auditorium. The eight concerts on the 1997-98 with Soprano Spotlight Series will be as follows: Jean McDonald, Ronald Johnson • University Carillonneur Robert Byrnes - 25th Anniversary , conductor Recital Friday, April 17, 1998 - Russell Hall Auditorium Friday, October 17, 1997 - Campanile - 6-6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bernard Gilmore Silver Anniversary Reception open to season ticket holders : Folksongs for • UNI Jazz Band I, Robert Washut, conductor Soprano and Wind Orchestra; Rolf Rudin: The Druids Friday, October 24, 1997 - Russell Hall Auditorium - 8:00 p.m. · UNI Performance • Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra "Halloween Hoopla!" Rebecca Burkhardt, conductor Competition Finals Sunday, April 26, 1998 - Russell Thursday, October 30, 1997 - Russe ll Hall Auditorium - 7:30 p.m. Hall Auditorium - 3:00 p.m. Finalists for the prestigious • UNI Wind Symphony, Ronald Johnson, conductor - "Music of Presser Scholarship Prize of $2,000 Israeli and Jewish Composers" Season tickets for all eight Friday, November 21, 1997 - Russell Hall Auditorium - 8:00 p.m. events are $35 for public, $30 for senior citizens and $25 for Boris Pigovat: Masada (American premiere); Morton Gould: Suite students. Tickets for individual from "Holocaust;" Benjamin Yusopov: Fanfares from Israel concerts will be $6 for public, $5 for senior citizens and $4 • UNI Concert Chorale and Northern Iowa Symphony for students. Tickets are available by calling 319-273- 2025 and also Orchestra , Bruce Chamberlain, conductor - Ralph Vaughan may be purchased at the door. Don't forget that the Williams: Hodie first 100 season ticket subscribers will receive a ticket to the Simon Estes concert. 21?tus1cJ

From the Director

joined the campus community, civic and busi­ to instructional space, thus providing five class­ ness leaders, alumni and friends to hear speech­ rooms for our scheduling needs. Having five es from several community and university lead­ classrooms for scheduling creates more flexibility ers including the Governor of the State of Iowa in devising a master schedule that accommo­ and the president of the Iowa State Board of dates the optimum number of students during Regents, Owen Newlin. This new facility will pro­ peak hours. vide our school with superb acoustical facilities Two years ago, I made a commitment to have a for our concerts and recitals, rehearsal spaces, a music technology laboratory installed in Russell music education classroom, practice rooms and Hall before the end of my fifth year as director. faculty and graduate assistant offices. Technology plays an essential role in preparing Construction has begun, and the completion today's students for today's world. Consequently, date is slated for fall 1999. To all of you, the facul­ we are mandated to integrate into our music cur­ ty, students and staff are grateful for your contin­ riculum new technologies for our students to he summer is generally thought of as a ued support and donations that helped make experience and learn. Through the support of time to reflect upon the accomplish­ T this dream a reality. Dean James Lubker of the College of Humanities ments and successes of the past acade­ This summer also has meant major improve­ and Fine Arts, a fully equipped music technology mic year and to revitalize oneself in preparation ments and renovations in our beloved Russell laboratory was installed in room 114, formerly for the beginning of a fresh new year. For some, Hall. For the past year and a half, there has been the "music library." The LP recordings were trans­ these activities take place at a quiet resort or considerable effort toward updating the commu­ ferred to the Art and Music unit in the main Rod music festival and for others, it involves continu­ nication systems on campus. This update began Library which will provide greater access to these ing those endeavors that foster growth and last May with the installation of the new Lucent materials for our students. Notwithstanding, we development as artists and scholars. For me, the Technologies voice messaging telephone sys­ still maintain a listening/ reference room in summertime is when I am most challenged to tem. In addition to a new campus-wide phone Russell Hall 114A. Compact discs and reference accomplish myriad tasks which complete one system, Russell Hall has been wired for the books will be housed in this room and made year and prepare for the next - writing the annu­ telecommunication infrastructure system. Each available for students. The new Macintosh-based al reports, setting up the new budgets, ordering office and classroom will have access to electron­ music laboratory is equipped with 13 Macintosh new instruments and equipment as well as ic mail (e-mail), the worldwide web and the pos­ computers with nine Korg or Roland synthesizers instructional supplies requested by the faculty, sibility of connection to a computer file server, all and three Power Mac 6500 PCs with AppleVision overseeing the publication of this newsletter and without the use of a modem. 17-inch monitors. The software packages include printing of the special invitation for the As most of you know, the faculty and student Encore, Finale and Nightingale music printing Scholarship Benefit Concert and, when I am able, body outgrew Russell Hall many years ago, and it programs; the Vivace Accompanying System pro­ trying to find time to practice. In addition to has been quite difficult to "squeeze out" more grams; Band in a Box jazz arranging program; completing the routine chores of summer, I have required space for faculty offices and classrooms. and Mastertracks Pro and Performer sequencing been supervising several projects that definitely Members of UNl's Facilities Planning unit met programs. Th is lab will enhance all of t he degree will have an enormous impact on our future. with me last fall to discuss renovations within our programs offered by our School, especially the Perhaps the most significant of all the summer building that will alleviate some of our space undergraduate and graduate Composition­ projects has been the Groundbreaking problems. Subsequently, new office spaces were Theory progra m. Ceremonies for the Gallagher-Bluedorn created by reconfiguring existing office spaces I am sure you will agree with me that the sum­ Performing Arts Center on June 25, 1997. After on the lower level west corridor of the building. mer of 1997 has been extremely fruitful for our several years of dreaming about a new facility The restructuring w ill afford us four faculty School of Music. All the improvements I have list­ that would house a new performing arts center offices, an instrumental repair room, an ed definitely will strengthen our claim that the and a classroom building for our school, several office/ classroom space for the UNI Suzuki UNI School of Music is The Place of Choice for the hundred dreamers gathered on the actual build­ Program and storage space. Three of the four gifted and talented music student. This coming ing site to celebrate the enormous contributions offices were already assigned to faculty members year will be one of meaningful scholarship and of both the private sector and the State of Iowa with the fourth assigned to Don Rierson, our vibrant and exciting music making. that yielded the funds to make the dream a reali­ newly-appointed faculty member in opera/musi­ Until next year, I remain ... ty. This was a GREAT day for our School of Music! cal theatre. Moving the UNI Suzuki Program to a Several members of our School of Music faculty >l1ll~, (),.~ -·---- Raymond Tymas-Jones new space will allow me to return classroom 126 Jchool ofut!usfc 7 FACULTY ACTIVITIES

aculty activities off campus and outside formed at the Society of Composers National Mozart in the prolific and unsettled year before Fthe metropolitan area were significant Conference, held at Florida International his death." Buch subsequently was featured on once again this year. David Buch probably University in Miami. Sonata for violin and piano the front page (complete with color photograph) stole the show with his discovery of music by (#2) was premiered at the Fourth International of the 'Today" section of the Des Moines Register, Mozart which caused a worldwide sensation. Soundways Festival of New Music in St. in USA Today and Newsweek magazine. He did And, as usual, Robert Washut amassed a collec­ Petersburg, Russia and was then performed on a interviews with National Public Radio (complete tion of state and national activities which makes National Association of Composers/ USA concert with music excerpts from the operas), the BBC one tired just from reading. Continue on to see in New York. For the Festival in St. Petersburg, and the CBC. Swiss, Austrian and Colombian additional admirable accomplishments by School Beck also gave a lecture. Beck's Impressions for reporters also contacted him. Buch's article, of Music faculty which occurred in Iowa, across unaccompanied cello was premiered at Iowa Mozart and the Theater auf der Wieden: Newly­ the country and around the world. State University and was subsequently per­ Identified Music and Perspective on Die Howard Aibel, professor of piano, was an formed at ISU 's Lipa Festival of New Music and at Zauberflote, will appear in the Cambridge Opera invited jury member of the 1997 lbla Coe College in Cedar Rapids on an Iowa Journal this November. Also this past year, anoth­ International Grand Prize Vocal and Piano Composers Forum concert. Beck also lectured at er article, The Sources of Dance Music for the ballet Competition in Italy and the 1997 Palm Beach ISU. Summer, Uptown for alto saxophone and de cour before Lully, appeared in Revue de musi­ International Piano Competition. At the former, orchestra was premiered by the Dubuque Youth cologie. he also presented master classes and a Symphony at the Iowa Composers Forum Annual Rebecca Burkhardt, associate professor of lecture/ recital. His Chopin Waltzes and Ecossaises Festival and then performed by the Dubuque orchestral music and director of the Northern CD was released on Sonar Records. He performed Youth Symphony on its winter concert. Iowa Symphony Orchestra, wa s conductor of the with The International Trio on the Marshalltown Northern Iowa Chamber Orchestra's tour of Community Concert Series and the Murray Russia (see article on page one of this issue). She (Kentucky) State University Civic Music was guest conductor of the Des Moines Association Series. A children's concert and a Symphony Educational Outreach All -State Junior master class for piano majors also were present­ Honors Orchestra and assistant conductor for the ed at Murray State. Opera (Peoria) Illinois production of Madame Tom Barry, assi stant professor of oboe and Butterfly. Burkhardt was an adjudicator for the sa xophone, performed with the Northwind Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) Quintet at Washington High School in Vinton, Large Group Orchestra Contest in Cedar Rapids Southeast Polk High School in Altoona, William and clinician/conductor at the Waverly/ Shell Penn College in Oskaloosa and on the Iowa Rock High and Junior High schools and Hoover Composers Forum Concert at Clarke College in Intermediate Orchestra in Des Moines. Dubuque. Master classes and a tour by the Robert Byrnes, director of the UNI Varsity Northwind Quintet occurred at Chariton High Men's Glee Club, university carillonneur and School in Chariton, the University of Missouri at administrative assistant, conducted the UNI Kansas City, the University of Kansas at Lawrence Varsity Men's Glee Club on a concert tour to New and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Barry Hampton High School. As university cari llonneur, was a saxophone soloist with the Mason City Byrnes performed carillon concerts at Centralia Municipal Concert Band and a guest conductor and Springfield, Illinois; Rochester, Minnesota; for the WAMAC High School Association and Clemson University in Clemson, South Woodwind Choir Festival in Vinton. For the Carolina. His composition for carillon, International Association of Jazz Educators Westminster, was performed on two Sunday caril­ Convention in Chicago, he was a recording engi­ lon concerts at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden neer. Barry was a clinician for the Northeast Iowa Grove, California. Bandmasters Association (IBA) Jazz Festival in Bruce Chamberlain, associate professor of Waverly and gave an oboe clin ic at Southeast David Buch hit the front page of the chora l music and director of the UNI Concert Po lk High School in Altoona. New York Times and was featured Chorale and UNI Chamber Choir, was conductor Jeremy Beck, associate professor of theory in the D es Moines Register (to of the North Iowa Area Summer Musical, The and composition, had his HoUsE miX (1996) for name a few} after his discovery of new Music Man; the Monroe (Louisiana) Symphony orchestra chosen in a national competition to be opera excerpts by Mozart Orchestra; and the Concert Chorale/ Northern read and recorded by the American Composers Iowa Chamber Orchestra's tour to San Diego, Orchestra, Dennis Russell Davies, conductor, in David Buch, professor of music history, caused Ca lifornia (for the latter, see article on page two New York. After another national competition, he an international stir when a front-page article by of this issue). He was an adjudicator for was awarded a month-long residency at the Edward Rothstein appeared in the June 12, 1997 solo/ ensemble contests in Oelwein and Iowa Millay Colony for the Arts in Austerlitz, New York. edition of The New York Times. The article's lead­ City; for a large group choral festival in Des His Sparks, and Flame (Ash) for chamber orchestra in stated, "To the satisfaction of leading scholars, Moines; for the North American Music Festival in was performed on the Northern Iowa Chamber an Iowa musicologist has amassed strong evi­ Virginia Beach, Virginia; and for the Kansas City Orchestra's tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg, dence that portions of two little-known Viennese (Missouri) National Choral Festival. Chamberlain Russia. Gemini for flute, cello and piano was per- operas were written by Wolfgang Amadeus was a clinician for the Cedar Rapids District Jchool of c. 2Wusf c

Association of Teacher Educators in Washington, violin, was concertmaster with the Cedar Rapids FACULTY ACTIVITIES D.C. and for the General Music Symposium at the Symphony Orchestra from January through May Choral Festival and the West Des Moines Valley, University of Arizona. She gave workshops on and on a spring concert at Mt. Mercy College in Dike/New Hartford, Davenport North and Clear The National Standards for Area Education Cedar Rapids. At the New Hampshire Music Lake high schools. In Monroe, Louisiana, he was Agency I in Elkader and for Area Education Festival, he was assistant concertmaster. pianist with hornist Charles Snead and a clinician Agencies VI and VII in Marshalltown. Gordon con­ Randy Hogancamp, assi stant professor of per­ at Northeast Louisiana University. Chamberlain ducted choral festivals in Dubuque and Mt. cussion, was principal percussionist with the also was a clinician at Louisiana Technical Pleasant and conducted the Iowa Choral Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. He was percus­ University in Rushton. Directors Fifth and Sixth Grade Opus Concert in sionist/timpanist with the Des Moines Symphony Jonathan Chenoweth, associate professor of Ames. She presented a general music workshop Orchestra and percussionist with the New cello, performed a solo cello recital at Edinboro at Drake University and was conductor and mas­ Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra. With the University of Pennsylvania in Edinboro. As a ter teacher for the Des Moines Children's Choir Wartburg Symphony Orchestra, Hogancamp was chamber musician, he performed with the Festival. timpanist. He provided adjudication services for Pioneer Quartet at the State Historical Building in Randy Grabowski, professor of trumpet, was the Cedar Rapids All-City Music Festival and for Des Moines and on the Faculty Chamber Music the principal/lead trumpet witli the Northern the Iowa All-State Festival in Des Moines. Series at the Kinhaven Music School in Weston, Brass Quintet (see Edwards), the Jimmy Dorsey Jack Holstad, associate professor of piano, Vermont. Chenoweth was an adjudicator for the Orchestra in Davenport and the Freedom Festival was a collaborative pianist with the Northern Cedar Rapids All-City Solo and Ensemble Contest. performance by the Cedar Rapids Symphony Brass Quintet on an Iowa Composers Forum Brad Edwards, instructor of trombone, was Orchestra. He was t rumpet soloist with the Concert in Dubuque. He was an adjudicator for trombonist with the Northern Brass Quintet on Osage High School Band at the IBA Convention the Iowa Music Teachers Association (I MTA) concert presentations and recruiting efforts at in Des Moines. Grabowski played trumpet with Piano Auditions/ Festivals in Forest City, Waverly, the Cresco, Decorah and Grundy Center high the Chestnut Brass Company on nine perfor­ Ft. Dodge and Dubuque. sc;hools. He was a guest artist with the mances in Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, Ronald Johnson, professor of instrumental Metropolitan Brass Quintet at Wartburg College North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. He also music and conductor of the UNI Wind Symphony in Waverly and was bass trombonist with the was trumpeter with the International Brassfest and UNI Chamber Winds, was guest conductor of Cedar Rapids Symphony during its 1996-97 sea­ Festival of Trumpets at the University of the IBA Southwest District Honor Band in Red son. Ca lifornia-Long Beach. A master class by Oak. He presented a percussion master class at Barbara Fast, instructor of piano and piano Grabowski was presented at Osage High School. the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Debrecen, pedagogy and coordinator of group piano, Jack Graham, associate professor of clarinet, Hungary and a conducting master class for the received her Ph.D. this past May. She gave a was principal clarinetist for a performance with Israeli Band Association in Tel Aviv. Johnson was workshop/presentation on the Yamaha the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra and for the president of the juries for the Association of Disklavier at the West Music Company in Cedar Joffrey Ballet production ofTchaikovsky's The Hungarian Music Schools Festival in Abony and Rapids. Nutcracker. He was chamber music clarinetist the Israeli Wind Music Festival in Kfar Saba. Angeleita Floyd, professor offlute, was a with the New Hampshire Music Festival and clar­ Marilou Kratzenstein, professor of organ, guest artist - recitals, master classes and concer­ inetist with the Northwind Quintet (see Barry for harpsichord and music history, presented two tos with orchestra - at each of the annual inter­ the latter). lectures for the Westfield Center Tour of Historic national flute festivals in Porto Alegre, Brazil; Robin Guy, associate professor of collaborative Mexican Organs. She performed the dedicatory Quito, Ecuador; and Lima, Peru. She was flutist piano, was pianist with tubist Jeffrey Funderburk recital on the newly-restored 17th-century pro­ with the Northwind Quintet (see Barry). Her on a CD released by Mark Records. At the 1997 cessional organ in Tamazulapan (Oaxaca), Northern Iowa Flute Choir performed at the Iowa Midwest Regional Horn Workshop at the Mexico. Flute Festival at the University of Iowa. Floyd's University of Iowa, she was pianist with hornist Jean McDonald, associate professor of voice, CD with guitarist Stephen Robinson, Under the Thomas Tritle and baritone Jeffrey Snider. For the was a soloist on the Messiah presentation by the Influence, was released by Lakeside Records. For Des Moines Symphony Guild 1997 Young Artist Clear Lake Arts Council. She was an adjudicator the Cedar Rapids All-City lnstrum_ental Music Competition in Des Moines, Guy was pianist with for the NATS District Auditions at Wartburg Contest, she was an adjudicator. six student competitors. With soprano Laura College in Waverly. Jeffrey Funderburk, professor of tuba/eupho­ Rushing-Raynes, she was pianist on a guest recital Leslie Morgan, assistant professor of voice, nium, was tubist with the Northern Brass Quintet at the Southwestern Community College School sang the title role ofTurandot with the Rochester (see Edwards). He was principal tuba of the South for Music Vocations in Creston and on Rushing­ Philharmonic, conducted by Robert Bernhardt. Tyrolian Brass Ensemble in Auer, Italy and the Raynes' faculty recital at Drake University. Guy Bernhardt is also music director of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra. Funderburk was collaborative pianist on faculty concerts at Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association was tubist with the Cedar Rapids Symphony the lnterlochen (Michigan) Arts Camp. There she where Morgan performed the title role of Tosca. Brass Quintet and with Symphonia, a profession­ was also an adjudicator for the high school and She also sang the title role of Tosca with the al tuba and euphonium ensemble. With the lat­ intermediate concerto competitions. At Wartburg Dubuque Symphony, conducted by Nicholas ter, he performed a concert at the International College in Waverly, Guy was pianist with five stu­ Palmer. With the Jacksonville Symphony, Roger Brassfest in Long Beach, California and per­ dents at the National Association of Teachers of Nierenberg, music director, she was the soprano formed on a CD released by Mark Records. His Singing (NATS) Regional Auditions and with two soloist on Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Morgan solo CD, Passages, also was released by Mark students at the Iowa Music Teachers National performed the role of Brunn hi Ide in Die Walkiire Records. Funderburk was an instrument design Association (MTNA) Young Chang America with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Tenerife (Ca nary consultant with two German firms: Volklandishe Collegiate Artist Competition. She was pianist Islands), conducted by Victor Pablo. She sang the Musik/ B&S Instrument Company in with trumpeter Nathan Stucky at the High School leading role of Sieglinde in Die Wa lkiire with the Markneukirchen and Melton/Meinl-Weston Solo and Ensemble Contest at Waverly/ Shell Rock Arizona Opera, conducted by Stefan Minde. With Instrument Company in Geretsried. High School and on a Marshalltown High School the Missouri Symphony Society, she performed Debra Gordon, instructor of music education, band concert. the leading role of Leonora in// Trovatore. presented her dissertation research for the Frederick Halgedahl, assistant professor of Morgan sang in an operatic benefit concert at Jchool of c 7V!usf c 9

published by Alafia Publishing as was Schwabe's choral concert. Tymas-Jones was a tenor soloist FACULTY ACTIVITIES As I Remember for youth orchestra. with the Clear Lake Community Chorus. He was the University of Oklahoma in Norman William Shepherd, associate professor and an adjudicator for the lbla International Miguel Pinto, associate professor of vocal coordinator of Music in General Studies, per­ Foundation Pianists and Singers Competition in coaching, was a member of t he faculty at the formed in Eastern Iowa with his Big Band, Combo lbla, Sicily. American Institute of Music Studies (AIMS) in and Dixieland Band. His Dixieland Band per­ John Vallentine, associate professor and Graz, Austria for the second consecutive summer. formed a church service in Denver, Iowa. director of the UNI Panther Marching Band and David Rachor, associate professor of bassoon David Smalley, associate professor of voice, the UNI Symphonic Band, presented two work­ and saxophone, was bassoon ist with the was an adjudicator for the NATS Student shops at the Iowa Music Educators Conference at Northwind Quintet (see Barry) and principal bas­ Auditions and for the IMTA High School Vocal Iowa State University. He was an adjudicator for soon with the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra. and Collegiate Artist Performance (Voice) compe­ the Cedar Rapids All-City Solo and Ensemble He and two of his European bassoon colleagues titions which all took place at Wartburg College. Contest and a clinician for t he Waverly High premiered Bassoon Trio by Alan Schmitz at the Sandra Stegman, assistant professor of choral School Band. Vallentine was guest festival con-· Fou de Sasson conference/festival in lasi, music and music education and director of the ductor for the Marshalltown Band Festival and Romania . Rachor was a member of four bassoon UNI Singers and the UNI Women's Chorus, was for the North Star Conference Music Festival, juries in France. Also in France, he taught master conductor of the All-State Intermediate Choir in held in Ventura, Iowa. For the UNI versus ISU classes and performed at the Conservatoire lnterlochen, Michigan. She was a clinician at the football game, Vallentine's Panther Marching National de Region de Angoleme. Rac hor was a Ohio Music Educators Association Toledo Band performed on the halftime show at Iowa performer at the International Enesco Festival in Conference, the University of Michigan Summer State University. Pella, Iowa. An article by him was published in Choral Workshop and Grundy Center High Robert Washut, professor of jazz studies and The Double Reed. School. director of UNI Jazz Band I, was guest conductor Fred Rees, associate professor of music educa­ Darryl Taylor, assistant professor of voice, pre­ for the Louisiana State University Jazz Ensemble tion, had articles published in the Iowa Music sented a lecture/recital at the International at Baton Rouge, the Maryland All-State Jazz Educator and Stringendo. A paper by him was Congress on Women in Music Annual Ensemble in Hagerstown, the Northwestern delivered at a conference of the American Convention in Valencia, California; Cass Technical College Jazz Ensemble in St. Paul, the Missouri Educational Research Association in Chicago. High School in Detroit, Michigan; Florida State All-State Jazz Ensemble in Ocean Beach and the Rees was an adjudicator for the Strings Solo and University; Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University of Wisconsin-Madison Summer Music Ensemble Contest at Clinton High School and University; and Bethune-Cookman College. He Clinics Honors Jazz Ensemble. At Baton Rouge was a judge and presenter of t he Iowa Exemplary was a soloist with the Leigh Morris Chorale in and St. Paul, many of his compositions/arrange­ Music Program Award to Ottumwa Public Minneapolis; at the Palau de la Musica in ments were performed, and he was an adjudica­ Schools at the All-State Concert in Ames. At the Barcelona, Spain; at Cornell College; and on a tor/ clinician. Jazz I performed at North High Iowa Music Educators Association Conference in performance at the National Association of School in Des Moines, Knoxville High School, on Ames, he presented two clinics. Negro Musicians National Convention in Detroit. the Jazz Spectacular in Dubuque and on the Alan Schmitz, associate professor of theory A recital tour of Spain took place in the cities of Clinton Artist's Series. The ensemble also and composition and associate director of the Reus, Les Borges del Camp and Tarragona. Taylor released its compact disc recording, Skittish. The School of Music, had his Voices performed at performed two songs on The Music of Deon Sioux City North High School Jazz Band per­ Loras College in Dubuque on an Iowa Composers Nielsen Price CD released by Cambria Records. He formed three of Washut's compositions/arrange­ Forum concert by the Dubuque Children's was an adjudicator for the NATS Student ments at the International Association of Jazz Chorale. Threads Uncommon, a trio for oboe, clar­ Auditions which took place at Wartburg College. Ed ucators Conference in Chicago. He was pianist inet and piano, was premiered by the Alaska Thomas Tritle, associate professor of horn, with double bassist Mark Urness at the University Dance Theatre in Anchorage. His Bassoon Trio performed as a soloist on the opening concert of of Iowa, on a live public radio broadcast with was premiered by David Rachor and two of his the Midwest Horn Workshop at the University of drummer Matt Wilson on UN l's KHKE and with European bassoon colleagues at the Fou de Iowa. The UNI Horn Choir performed at the the Paul McKee Quintet in Iowa City. Encore Sasson conference/festival in lasi, Romania. Workshop, and Tritle conducted a Horn Choir Music Publishing Company and Walrus Music Jonathan Schwabe, assistant professor of jazz Reading Session and was an adjudicator for the Publishers each published a Washut composi­ and theory and director of UNI Jazz Band II, con­ High Horn Orchestral Audition. At the University tion. Two compositions and an arrangement ducted Jazz II on concerts at Traer and Hudson of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Tritle gave a recital were published by University of Northern high schools. A composition presentation also and lecture and taught horn lessons. He was act­ Colorado Jazz Press. A number of music reviews was given at the latter. He performed with the ing principal horn on eight concerts with the by Washut were published in the Jazz Educators Big Twang Theory in Iowa City, with the Bobby Dubuque Symphony. Two of his articles were Journal. He was a co-lecturer/performer with the Lane Orchestra in Cedar Rapids and on a faculty published in the Journal of the National University of Iowa's John Rapson at the Public recital with Marvin Sparks, Mark Maegdlin, Thom Association of College Wind and Percussion Library in Cedar Rapids. Washut was an adjudica­ Birkner and Sam Faglay at the University of Instructors and one article was published in the tor/ clinician 12 times at jazz ensembles, festivals, Missouri-St. Louis and Bellview (Il li nois) High Iowa Bandmasters Association Journal. workshops, master classes and competitions School. Schwabe presented a rhythm section Throughout the year, Tritle played horn with the which took place in Des Moines; Mason City; master class at Eastern Illinois University in Northwind Quintet (see Barry) and with the Greeley, Colorado; Mesa, Arizona; the Quad Charleston where he also was an adjudicator. Northern Brass Quintet (see Edwards). Cities; Iowa City; Dubuque; Sumner; Rock Is land, Additional adjudication services were provided Raymond Tymas-Jones, professor of voice Illinois; and Sioux City. for the Waverly High School Jazz Festival. The and director of the School of Music, presented a premiere of his Peter Pan was given by the lecture/recita l at a Pennsylvania State University Indiana Ballet Theatre, and the premiere of his School of Music and Department of Continuing Variations in Gallant Style was given by the Education Conference in State College, Northwind Quintet at the Iowa Composer's Pennsylvania. At the School of Music there, he Forum Festival in Dubuque. The latter work was gave a tenor so lo recital and also was soloist on a J chool otut1usfc1;() Alumni News efore we delve into t he alumni news, let's resume that is all set to go on your computer - we Lieutenant Colonel Stanley Wendell Toenjes Btravel back to the year of 1991 when a only will accept prose. The deadline for the 1998 (B.A. '76) of 8318 Wi lmington Dr., Colorado startling trend began to unveil itself. We issue will be the middle of next July. Springs, CO 80920, [email protected], sent his first are speaking of the number of music alumni who Dee Edward Silver (B.A. '61) of 9850 Genesee communique since graduating from UNI. He was attend their Golden Reunions here at UNI. A table #740, La Jolla, CA 92037 stopped in to see us after in the Strategic Air Command Band at Omaha. would be helpful: an absence of 34 years. Dee completed two years After attending officer training school, Stan Class Year % of Music Alumni of graduate study at UNI in science, art and a little became a weapons controller at Osan Air Base in Attending Golden Reunion music after completing his bachelor's degree in Korea and at Ft. Monroe in Virginia. He went on to 1941 15.38% (10 out of 65) music education. He studied trumpet with become a member of the Intercontinental Ballistic 1942 7.46% (5 out of 67) Professor David Kennedy and played many dance Missile crew at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid 1943 8.45% (6 out of 71) jobs with Dave. One of his fondest college memo­ City. Stan received his master's degree in opera­ 1944 2.94% (1 out of 34) ries was performing in the pit orchestra for tions research at the Air Force Institute of 1945 3.12% (1 outof32) Professor Jane Birkhead's production of The Technology in Dayton, Ohio. He was involved with ., 1946 0.00% (0 out of 47) Student Prince. Dee commented he never has operational testing at the Kirtland Air Force Base 1947 24.24% (8 out of 33) encountered another production of The Student in Albuquerque where he loved green chili and After the first three years of research on this pro­ Prince which matched the one mounted by then was part of the Air Force Space Command at ject we concluded that "being a music major and Birkhead. Although he received an "A" from Peterson Air Force Base in Co lorado Springs. longevity go hand in hand." [Editor's note: Thank Kennedy and another jury member on his senior "Wow, twenty years in one sentence!" Stan goodness that I printed a disclaimer to this rash recital, the overall jury grade was not the "A" he exclaimed. [Editor's note: It was one sentence, and statement.] Of course, the next three years provid­ expected. Devastated by this, he sought counsel that sentence was loaded with acronyms - SAC, ed dismal support to our original premise. But, from Kennedy. Cognizant of Dee's educational AB, ICBM, AFB, AFIT and NORAD. Stan was kind NOW with the 24.24.% from this past summer, it is strengths in addition to his excellent musical abili­ enough to help me with the three I did not know. obvious that we once again can equate being a ties, Kennedy advised, "I would think of another Sometimes I wish music majors were required to music major with long life. [Editor's note: It is area for making a living." It was some of the best have an English minor. Of course, then there imperative upon me as a writer of integrity and advice Dee ever received. He left music and went would be no music majors.] Last October, Stan good citizen of these United States of America to to the University of Iowa Medical School in 1963. started at North American Air Defense (NORAD) in repeat my 1993 disclaimer at this point - " ... such Dee began his internship at Salt Lake City in 1967 the Cheyenne Mountains, also in Colorado startling conclusions probably should not be and finished his residency in neurology at the Springs. printed without the backing of a hefty disserta­ University of Iowa in 1971 . Drafted by Uncle Sam Friend of literacy Jeff Hellmer (B.M. '81) of 8406 tion."] for the Vietnam War, he was head of the depart­ Lone Mesa, Austin, TX 78759, Those in attendance at this past summer's ment and practiced neurology at the Balboa Nava l [email protected], wrote the following: "I Golden Reunion were Barbara Johnson Bowers Hospital in San Diego. Dee began private practice continue to teach in jazz studies at the University of 501 Turquoise Ln., Wichita, KS 67209; Barbara in La Jolla in 1973 at Scripps Memorial Hospital of Texas at Austin. The past year has been Ritz Easter of 645 Beautyview Ct., Columbus, OH and has been there since. He is active on many extremely busy, performing and teaching jazz and 43214; Cecile Craig Hoepfner of 5118 S. Main St., boards at Scripps Institute of Medicine and classica l music. I traveled to Moscow and was #23, Cedar Falls, IA 50613; Donagene Runft Science. Recognized as an expert in Parkinson's pianist with most of the American trumpet dele­ Lattin of 2408 Tremont, Cedar Falls, IA 50613; disease, he has delivered lectures on the subject gation that performed at the first International Donald E. and Shirley Fisher Phillips of 1521 world wide. His daughter, Helen, is 18 years old. Trumpet Competition, held at the Moscow 29th St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402; Dorothy Jason Heitland (B.M. '93) of 401 S. 9th St., Clear Conservatory. For the second consecutive year, I Phillips Wendt of 2106 Timber Dr., Cedar Falls, IA Lake, IA 50438, [email protected], was the was soloist with the Da llas Wind Symphony at t he 50613; and Nancy M. Wood of 2147 Thistlewood first of 13 alumni to contact us via e-mail. " I have Meyerson Center in Dallas, performing Gershwin's Dr., Burton, Ml 48509. Marvin Easter (B.A. '49) left Greene for greener pastures," he punned. Concerto in F. In Connecticut, Indiana, Illinois, New attended the reunion as the husband of Barbara Jason now teaches vocal music to grades seven York, Texas and California, I performed jazz con­ Ritz Easter, and one wonders if perhaps he also through 12 at Garner. He instructs 275 students in certs and adjudicated. I have released a solo jazz was checking on the competition for his upcom­ three mixed choirs - grades seven and eight, piano CD, Windows, w hich is available through ing 1999 Golden Reunion. grades nine and ten and grades 11 and 12. "I am Bayside Distribution. In Taiwan, I performed and And now we move on to the rest of the alumni also a little over halfway through my master's taught for the fourth time in the last five years. news. In addition to the "Alumni Response Form," degree at UN I," Jason reported. The UT Jazz Orchestra and Studio Orchestra, found on the back page of this year's issue, contri­ Brad Andersen (B.M . '95) of 214 Kingsley Ave., which I direct, performed with Gary Foster at the butions from alumni are accepted via e-mail: Waterloo, IA 50701, [email protected], e­ Longhorn Jazz Fest ival (not quite as big as [email protected]. Please check the "Alumni mailed an address change along with the informa­ Tallcorn, but we're trying), and the Jazz Orchestra Response Form" to be sure that you provide all tion that he is an assistant pastor working with has been chosen to perform at this year's IAJE the "necessary" information and then include the music and education at the Hagerman Baptist (International Association of Jazz Educators) news items of interest - please do not send that Church in Waterloo. Convention in Ch icago. I also recorded a classical Jchool ofc.7VlusfcJ-X

received a B.5. degree Alumni News ~ in computer information note: Praise the Lord!] systems. He now is an information systems engi­ Michelle Linn Hyde Swanson (B.M. '91) of 813 CD with saxophonist Harvey Pittel which has been neer with AG Communication Systems. Neal W. 29th St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613, released on Crystal Records. Another high point of closed by saying, "Family is doing great, love the [email protected], has finished her the year was directing the Iowa All-State Jazz Band sun, playing lots of golf." [Editor's note: Except for sixth year as a general music teacher at the at the Iowa Bandmasters Association (IBA) that bout with the food and beverage industry, I Southdale Elementary School in Cedar Falls. In Convention, where I saw many friends and col­ would say your life story has a good chance for a 1996, she received the Gold Star for Outstanding leagues from Des Moines (my hometown) and made-for-TV movie. It was good to hear from you.] Teaching from McElroy Trust and KWWL UNI. At any rate, I am lucky to have a fairly success­ "Hi, Bob. I keep reading about my fellow UNI Television. On June 8, 1996, Michelle married ful career of being around music that I love, and I graduates in the newsletter and would like to add Chad Swanson. She founded the Sturgis Falls t hink my training at Northern Iowa had an impor­ my $0.02," wrote Daniel Sniffin (B.A. '88) of 3009 Children's Choir and has conducted the chorus tant part in building the skills necessary for this Madison Ave., 1-307, Boulder, CO 80303, each of the past four summers as part of the Cedar success." [Editor's note: Congratulations, Jeff. We [email protected]. When Dan wrote, he Falls weekend celebration. [Editor's note: Michelle are proud of all your accomplishments and glad to was playing horn for Broadway shows at the also returned to UNI in the Fall of '96 to be the know that UNI played a part in your success. (I did Denver Arts Center, including Miss Saigon, West pianist once again with the UNI Varsity Men's Glee change some of w hat you wrote around a little bit, Side Story and Phantom of the Opera. He also per­ Club. As one might expect from a Gold Star but for the most part, you done good!)] forms with the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, includ­ Teacher, she did her usual fabulous job. Thank Formal greetings ("Dear Robert") were received ing principal horn for 20 performances of The you, Michelle!] from Steven Hanna Ainsworth (B.A. '71 , M.A. '75) Nutcracker. Dan completed his fifth season with Jon Brian Wederquist (B .M. '83) of 3405 of 1 100 Camaree Pl., Pensacola, FL 32534, the Central City Opera Company, was a featured Holiday Ct., #7, Bettendorf, IA 52722, [email protected], who enjoyed reading the soloist on Schumann's Concertstiicke with the Ft. [email protected] (home), last newsletter, wished us a good school year and Collins (Colorado) Symphony and does other free [email protected] (work), accepted a new provided a change of address. Steve still is teach­ lancing in the Denver-Boulder area. He still is sin­ teaching position in the summer of 1996 with the ing at the Pensacola Christian College . He and his gle, loves mountain biking and is interested in Erie Community Unit School District #1 in Erie, family are in their 16th year in Pensacola . [Editor's environmental issues. [Editor's note: Dan, I believe Illinois as high school band director. Jon previous­ note: I hate to say anything bad about an old class­ that was more like $ 1.50. It sounds like you're ly wa s band director for ten years at Bennett mate, but Steve did say he would e -mail further doing great. If you ever come back to Cedar Falls, Community School in Bennett, Iowa. His last year information. Perhaps he meant for the next edi­ bring your bike along. Waterloo/ Cedar Falls now at Bennett was very successful with the high tion, but we all have to remember that the road to has one of the finest bike path systems (including school concert band being selected to perform at hell is paved with good intentions .] a new bike bridge over the Cedar River) for a met­ the IBA convention in May and the jazz band And then we received a year-by- year report ropolitan area of its size. It probably is a bit tame returning to the state championships for the sec­ from former fellow Osage native Neal F. Erdmann for a mountain biker, but you can terrorize your­ ond straight year. Jon felt that it was a good time (B.A. '82) of 11525 W. Citrus Grove Way, Avondale, self by going off the bike path onto dirt paths that to move on to a new challenge. He is however still AZ 85323, [email protected]. Neal is married meander through dark and mysterious woods.] in the Quad Cities where he is in his ninth year as to Tina and has two daughters, five-year -old A second "Hi Bob" was received from Jeanette trombonist with the Quad City Brass Quintet. Jon Samantha and one -year-old Taylor. For five years Riepe Andrews (B.M. '89) of 907 6th St., P. 0. Box also is active in the area as a trombone soloist and after graduation, Neal was a professional free­ 681, Durant, IA 52747, clinician. lance trumpet player in Phoenix where his motto [email protected]. Jeanette wanted us Brian Dobbelaere (B.M. '94) of 815 4th St., #9, was, "If you're payin ', I'm playin'." In March of to know that Annika Sue Andrews was born on Bowling Green, OH 43402, 1987, he became lead player for the Los Angeles­ Wednesday, August 28, 1996 at 10:55 p.m. at [email protected], is a student at Bowling based Roger James Orchestra which played for Genesis Hospital, West Campus in Davenport. She Green State University where he is studying for Sitmar Cruise Lines. Now this is where it really gets was 7 lbs. 13 oz. and 20" long. Dana Andrews dual master's degrees in organ performance and romantic. Five months later he flew to Great (B.M. '88) is still the high school and sixth grade composition. He has been director of music and Britain to marry Tina whom he had met while band director in Durant, and Jeanette continues liturgy at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in working on t he ships. They stayed for two years in as a library consultant with Southeastern Library Toledo, Ohio since April 1996. There he prepared Merry Olde England where Neal was once again a Services in Davenport. Dana's e-mail address is the adult choir for a pilgrimage to Italy, culminat­ free-lance trumpet player. His included work radio [email protected]. Annika does not have an e­ ing in joining thousands and si nging the celebra­ and TV recording for the BBC and theatre playing mail address yet, but they're working on it. tory Mass at St. Peter's Basi lica for Pope John Paul for E & B Productions of London. Neal and Tina [Editor's note: Congratulations Jeanette and Dana ll's Golden Jubilee in the priesthood. Brian also has moved to Phoenix in 1989, and Neal worked in the on your baby girl and thanks for the update.] organized a concert series that began last March. food and beverage industry until 1992. [Editor's "Lost No More" was listed as the subject inane­ He closed by saying, "I miss all of my friends at UNI note: For those of you thinking about career mail from John W. Petersen (B.A. '68) of 915 Oak and especially now realize what a valuable educa­ changes, Neal described the food and beverage Vista Ct., Friendswood, TX 77546,[email protected]. tion UNI provided for me. Keep up the good industry as THE PITS!!!!!!!) From 1992 through "Robert," John wrote, "I really enjoyed receiving work!" [Editor's note: Thank you, Brian, and you February of 1996, Neal attended the DeVry the School of Music 'magazine.' I didn't realize I keep up your good work also.] Institute ofTechno logy in Phoenix where he grad­ was 'lost' until through the grapevine via my par­ Randall Aitchison (M .M. '90) of 416 Mahaska uated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and ents and Mrs. Bob Dean, I was 'found."' [Editor's Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246, Jchool of c.7vlusfc1;2

to say, "I enjoy this magazine so much, especially Agency Vin Ft. Dodge as an educational Alumni News '-t consul­ reading about classmates and faculty members tant. Their son, Elliot, is playi ng tenor saxophone rea941 @uihcjes2.uihc.uiowa.edu, e-mailed an who were around in the 70's. Quite a few of the in the Iowa State University Wind Ensemble. Rick update since receiving his Ph.D. from the faculty are in the 'retired' section, but I enjoy hear­ says he always looks forward to receiving Music at University of Iowa in 1995. He took a position in ing how busy you are." Northern Iowa. [Editor's note: Thanks, Rick, for t he Clinical Outcomes and Resource Management at Chad W. Sowers (M.M. in progress) of 406 •compliment and the update. Please say hi to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Randy Sample St., Nashua, IA 50658, is the new director Jacque.] is project team leader for research design/ meth­ of instrumental music at Nashua-Plainfield High "I still fly the SAAB 340 for American Eagle ods and survey tools/ instrumentation in the School. Chad got married last December 28 to Airlines," wrote pi lot Michael D. Peterson (B.A. 73) Outcomes Assessment and Research Division. In Robyn Frederes. He writes he actually has started of P. 0 . Box 2391 , Key Largo, FL 33037. "However," addition, he provides statistical analysis/ interpre­ on his thesis. [Editor's note: Congratulations Robyn he continued, "the Nashville base was closed t his tation for patient satisfaction, health status and and Chad on your marriage, and Chad, let's get year, so I'm now based in Miami and live in Key clinical pathways outcomes initiatives. t hat thesis finished.] Largo. I'm enjoying learning t he ways of the Keys That is all the e-mail for this year. After a nice LeAnn Marie Dieken Wolf (B.A. '57) of 4531 - fishing, snorkeling, diving and lobstering." chat with JoDee Davis (B.M. '80, M.M. '85) of 3108 Woodland Ave., Roya l Oak, Ml 48073, retired from [Editor's note: Mike, it was good to hea-r from you. W. Irving Park., #2, Chicago, IL 60618, in July of public school teaching in 1995 and now teaches One question - what is this "lobstering" thing? It 1996, she kindly mailed information about herself music part-time in the private Det roit Country Day ain't in the dictionary. Take care.] and Paul McKee (B.M . '80) of 3108 W. Irving Park., School. She sings with the Cantata Academy of We received a rather startling letter last October #2, Chicago, IL 60618. JoDee received her doctor Metropolitan Detroit and tours Europe with that from Michael D. Short (B.A. 75, M.M. 77) of 682 of music degree in brass literature and perfor­ ensemble during the summer. 32nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312, while he was mance from Indiana University in 1995 and is pro­ Marynel Hughes Lemke (B.A. '63) of 133 W. recovering from quadruple bypass surgery at the fessor of trombone and euphonium at Kent State Oak Glenn Dr., Bartlett, IL 60103, taught 33 third age of 43. Mike's letter stated he was doing very University. She previously was ; n the faculty at graders this pa st year at the U-46 School District in well in physical therapy and expected to be gig­ Ea stern Washington University and was principal Elgin, Illinois. Her private harp students performed ging again by the end of last October. Fortunately, trombonist of the Spokane Symphony. Jo Dee was Canon in D for six harps in May of 1996. Marynel there was no heart attack and no damage to t he elected to the board of advisors of the continues to play harp for weddings and parties. heart muscles. He has limited his teaching sched­ International Trombone Association. Paul She also sings in the choir at church and is a ringer ule and continues to teach low brass at Simpson, received his master's degree in composition from in the bell choir. Graceland and Central colleges where he rea lly the University of Texas at Austin in 1984 and Angela D. Modrell Dawson (B .M. '94) of 3217 V enjoys working with the students. Mike still plays teaches jazz improvisation, arranging and compo­ Ave., Wellman, IA 52356, finished her second year with the Red Sneaker Jazz Band and Des Moines s ition at DePaul University in Chicago. He contin­ as the band director for grades five through 12 at Symphony Brass Quintet and substitutes with t he ues to perform with the Woody Herman the Keota Schools in Keota. She married Shawn Symphony. He and Cindy (B.M. 79) enjoyed the Orchestra, which recorded a CD in New York in the Dawson on May 16, 1996. Shawn is attending first reunion of his 1972 Phi Mu Alpha pledge class summer of 1996, performed a Woody Herman Medical School at the University of Iowa. at Jay (B.A. 75) and Nanette Gunn's residence in 60th Anniversary Concert at Carnegie Hall and Lisa C. Squiers White (B.M. '92) of 17018 Mount Vernon a year ago this past Ju ly. [Editor's completed a European Tour. Paul recently record­ Kenyon Rd ., Shaker Heights, OH 44120, sent a note: See the last newsletter.] Mike and Cindy are ed a CD of original compositions and arrange­ birth announcement - Alexander John White was in favor of more reunions which would include ments. Featured along with Pau l are numerous born April 24, 1996. Lisa is a D.M.A. candidate in other classes and t he IAl's. Mike also saw Jeff Chicago-area musicians as well as Woody Herman voice at t he Cleveland Institute of Music. [Editor's Elton (B.A. 75) while Mike's Sneaker Band was alumni, including Carl Fontana and Bobby Shew. note: Lisa, congratulations to you and Todd on performing at the 1996 State Fair. Jeff now is Randy L. Atki nson (B.M. '83, M.M. '89) of 1402 your new baby and good luck on completing your working in Bra nson, Missouri as stage manager for Fox Trail Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, provided doctorate.] the Mel Tillis Show. [Editor's note: Jeff is not listed a new address and indicated he is the director of Kim A. Wilbeck Shively (B.M. '91) of 520 1/ 2 5. as a "lost alumnus, " but I have his address as being bands at Linn-Mar Junior High School. 8th St., La Crosse, WI 54601 , is a vocal music direc­ in Des Moines. Please contact me if you know dif­ Beverly J. V incent Phelan (B.A. '47) of 4813 tor for grades nine through 12 at Central High ferently.] Mike also informed us that Cindy has Oakwood Dr ., Davenport, IA 52806, also sent an School in La Crosse. She and Josh were married in been the administrative assistant to t he business address change and noted she is retired. August of 1995. Kim sings with t he La Crosse unit director at Tone's Inc. in Ankeny for almost Tamara Dawn Hale Miller (B.A. 75) of 3305 Chamber Chorale. Josh graduated from UNI in four years now. [Editor's note: Mike, thank you for Johnson Iowa Rd ., Wellman, IA 52356, became a 1994 . He manages Sm ith's Cycle & Fitness and your good letter and best wishes now for your full-time wife and mother of four, substitute music plays frequently with jazz combos in the area. continued good health.] teacher and piano teacher after teaching K-6 Richard Lee Stendel (BA 70, M.A. '81) of 515 And then Doug (B.A. 72) and Connie (B.A. 71) instrumental music for four years. She has taught Main, #1 A, Iowa Falls, IA 50 126, accepted a teach­ Sorenson of 8609 Trumps Hill Rd., Upper piano to her children and many other children. ing posit ion in the Iowa Falls Community Schools Marlboro, MD 20772, stopped in in the middle of Tamara traveled to Ames last year where her and returned to high school instrumental music. July while in Iowa for the Golden Wedding daughter sang in the Opus Choir. At her church, He was reelected to a second term as the Iowa All­ Anniversary celebration of Connie's parents. Doug she has a puppet ministry which "is filled with cre­ State Band Cha ir. Jacque, Rick's wife and UN I retired from the Navy as of this past June 1 and ativity, worship and lots of fun." Tamara went on alumna, is associated with t he Area Education currently is employed as a principal of an elem en- entrusted to you Alumni News :.:· for publication. Yet, after the ini­ tial shock of recollection of the events Mark had tary school in Forestville, Maryland. In the Navy, described, I realized I had not fared so badly. I Doug says he tried (and succeeded!) to get out of have no quarrel with the appellation, 'a classy as much work as possible. He also played trumpet. guy,' and furthermore, wish to state publicly that With Bud Forest and His String of Pearls Orchestra, to ingest a cigarette butt is no small feat but Doug traveled with the United Service should be likened to sword swallowing, walking Organization (USO) Show to Holland, California, on broken glass and other semi-mystical practices. Las Vegas and Seattle during the 1995-96 year. The fact that I resorted to this practice to augment The USO Show Doug performed with was the offi­ my meager income only further t estifies to the cial 50th Anniversary Celebration Show. Doug was developing ingenuity which has stood me in such a featured soloist w ith Bud and the Pearls. Doug good stead since." "In closing," wrote Andrew of commented he also helped with the band setup Ivanhoe, "I merely wish to say that any publicity is and may have driven bus. Connie has been teach­ good publicity, and I am flattered by the frequen­ N icolle Foland ing music for 25 years and currently is in Clinton, cy with which my name has been appearing in Maryland at St. John's Catholic School where she your publication. And, I agree, it is time we heard n't the important news out of the Bill Graham Civic teaches vocal music for grades kindergarten from Steve Jones [BA 7 1]." [Editor's note: Thanks, Auditorium last night,'' wrote reviewer Joshua through eight. Speaking of wedding anniversaries, Andy, for understanding that I was just doing Kosman in the October 21 , 1996 issue of the San Doug and Connie's 29th is just around the corner. what had to be done, and I hope Mark has learned Francisco Chronicle. "No, the news was a dazzling Doug also informed us that Lee Gause (B.M. 73) is a lesson from all of this. And, speaking of Steve performance by soprano Nicolle Foland that the new leader of the United States Navy Jazz Jones, Andy's letter prompted me to check cemented her place as the San Francisco Opera's Band ''The Commodores." Steve's listing in our alumni printout. It was not most illustrious alum of recent years." And that Gloria J. Beck (B.F.A. '89) of 214 E. Yale St., Apt. there which normally means the individual is wasn't all that Kosman had to say about Nicolle A, Orlando, FL 32804, is employed by the deceased. It turns out that there was a Steve Jones (B.M. '91 , M.M. '93) of 2167 Turk St., Apt. A, San Entertainment Department of Universa l Studios. of the correct age who died in Des Moines. I ca lled Francisco, CA 9411 5: "But with Foland on the bill, She sings in "Highest Call," a six-voice contempo­ our Steve at his home and got his voice on his Domingo was by no means the only star in the fir­ rary Christian music ensemble. Gloria is studying answering machine which I took to be a good mament last night. Even coming on the heels of voice. At the North Park Baptist Church, she is a sign. A few hours later, Steve called me back in her magnificent Musetta in last June's Boheme, frequent soloist, choir member and director of the person. Thus even without writing in, Steve has this was still a startlingly assured performance, drama ministry. managed to make the newsletter once again and marked by equal amounts of vocal brilliance and A new address was submitted by Marilyn Lea in a rather sensational way. He has been resurrect­ sheer charisma." Kosman continued, "But last Chelsvig (BA 70) of 12281 Lesley St., Garden ed and now appears on the list of live alumni night, [baritone David] Okerlund performed with Grove, CA 92840. where he belongs.] an air of deference, suggesting how deeply hon­ The same was received from Marilyn's classmate Susan Loftus Munnik (B.M. '93) of 2622 ored he was to be sharing the stage with Lynnette Kay Strait Dunn (BA 70) of 110 N. Rainbow Dr., Cedar Falls, IA 50613, wrote to tell us Domingo. Foland sang as though she had every Walnut St ., Glenwood, IA 51534. that she is now the general manager of the right in the world to be there. She did, too. Here is "I'm back in the swing of things in southwest Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra. Todd a singer who boasts a beautiful tone - accurate Iowa," wrote Judy Elaine Storm Kniep (BA 71) (BA '95) has returned to UNI as a graduate stu­ and clear from a lusty lower register up through of 603 NW 2nd St., Greenfield, IA 50849. After 20 dent. the crystalline high notes - an eloquent way with years of substitute teaching, Judy now is the direc­ Colleen K. Whitford (BA '89) of P. 0. Box 6965, a melodic phrase, and, to top it off, a stage pres­ tor of band and vocal music for grades seven Avon, CO 81620, left the concert business on the ence both elegant and alluring." Nicolle also through 12 at the Orient-Macksburg Schools. Judy East Coast to become a sa les representative/man­ received some very good press from critic and Tim's daughter, Kathryn, is a junior psycholo­ agement trainee for Combined Insurance in Stephanie von Buchau in the November 1996 edi­ gy major at UNI and a member of the UNI Singers. Colorado. There she now is enjoying the Central tion of Opera News regarding the aforementioned Their son, Jim, is a sophomore physics major at Rockies. Colleen recently joined the Vail Vall ey performance as Musetta in Boheme: "Substituting ISU and a member of the Marching Band. Arts Council and Bravo! Colorado Guild. In her for an indisposed colleague, Nicolle Foland pro­ "Imagine my surprise when I beheld Brother leisure time, she plans to continue nordic skiing, vided everything Puccini asks for in a Musetta, and Ellis' [Mark (BA '69 - English!)] name writ boldly shooting billiards and attending as many blues then some. She is beautiful and willowy, funny and mine own following not far behind," wrote festivals as time will allow. and charming, and possesses a sparkling high Andrew Stephen Musel (BA 71, M.A. 77) of "Currently a stay-at-home mom," stated Angela soprano." [Editor's note: Bravo! Nicolle. While a stu­ 5321 W. Ivanhoe Ct., Chandler, AZ 85226, after L. Buesing Potrikus (B.F. A. '85) of 9 Coronet Ct., dent at UNI, Nicolle studied with Jean McDonald. reading about himself in the last newsletter. Sir Niskayuna, NY 12309. She and her husband, Ted, She will be performing with the San Francisco Andrew went on to say, "I wish to publicly state have two daughters, four-year-old Lianna and Opera (Gala performance, 9/ 5/97; that I bear you [your editor] no grudge nor hold one-year-old Maggie. Angela has been singing Elektra/ Confidante, 10/18, 23, 26, 31 , 11 / 4, 8 & you responsible in any way for the defamation with Albany Pro Musica, the premier choral group 13/97; and Le nozze di Figaro/ Contessa, 1/ 9, 11 , 14 which ensued. You are but a faithful messenger in her area, for the past eight years. & 17/ 98); with the Los Angeles Opera (La and have a sacred duty t o transmit those words "Placido Domingo sounded great, but that was- boheme/Musetta, 9/ 17 & 24/97 and Die She was an amazing teacher and an amazing per­ Alumni News son. She became a mentor and a second mother Zauberflote/First Lady, 2/13, 17, 19, 21 , 24, 26 & to me and has been a major factor in my life." 3/1 /98); and with the Seattle Opera (La [Editor's note: Beth's undergraduate teacher was boheme/Musetta, 5/3, 8, 10 & 16/98).] Sue Happ.] The article also announced Beth's Amy Elizabeth Hawley (B.A. '95) of 2-5-48 appearance as a guest artist with the Duluth­ oining the School of Music faculty this Shinkawa, Ono-building #401 , Shizuoka-shi, Superior Symphony Orchestra on February 8. She Jfall will be Debra Gordon, assistant pro­ Shizuoka-ken, 422 Japan, received her master's performed Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. fessor of music education, and Don degree from UNI in Teaching of English to "We have moved to a home in the country and Rierson, assistant Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). She cur­ wanted to let you know our new address," wrote professor of opera/musi­ rently is an English conversation instructor for the Barbara Montag (B.A. '66) and Gene (B.A. '66) cal theatre. AEON Language School in Shizuoka, Japan. Amy Hunt of 292 N. Fork Rd ., Lander, WY 82520. After four years in a term appointment at said she loves Japan and wants to say "hi" to all Barbara and Gene both teach music in the Lander UNI, Gordon now is on a tenure-track her I.Al sisters. schools. position as general music specialist. With Robert Clark Gull (B.A. '81) of 1104 12th Ave. Christine Marie Todey (B.M. '88) of 2920 Scioto more than 20 years of teaching in Iowa NW, Waverly, IA 50677, wrote to say that singing St., #912, Cincinnati, OH 45219, received her doc­ elementary schools, she brings a wealth of with the UNI Concert Chorale at Carnegie Hall in torate this past June and is an artist-in-residence experience to UNI music education stu­ New York City was a highlight of his musical expe­ at the University of Dayton. In addition to her four dents. Gordon has conducted children's riences. "Thank you for inviting the alumni," he years of teaching at the University of Dayton, she choirs in public schools, directed stated. Bob moved back to Iowa in early 1996, and has been principal clarinet of the Northern choral he is a procurement engineer for Tri/Mark. He and Kentucky Symphony for four seasons. Christine's festivals, given workshops and, in Tucson, his wife, Dottie, had their second child, Andrew sister, Mary (B.M . '88) is director of instrumental Arizona and Washington, D. C., presented Philip, last October. music for grades five through eight in the her doctoral research . She recently com­ K im T. Trytten (B.M . 78) of 5046 Gray Rd ., Gladbrook-Reinbeck school system. [Editor's note: pleted her doctorate in curriculum and Cincinnati, OH 45232, wrote to say that he enjoys Thanks for the information, Christine, and con­ instruction at UNI. the newsletter, especially the tours and adven­ gratulations on your doctorate. We still have Mary tures of the UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club. listed at your home address in Ottumwa. Do you After writing about Dean L. Zarmbinski (B.M. have something more current? Thanks.] '82) of 132 Randolph St., Travis AFB, CA 94535, two And, finally, some beautifully written hard copy issue ago, his name appeared once again in the which a bad computer would not e-mail was December 31, 1996 edition of the Waterloo-Cedar received from Pat Cahoy Cunningham (B.M . '80) Falls Courier under the headline "Air Force captain of 198 Hooksett Rd ., Auburn, NH 03032. Pat wrote, who attended UNI leading band in Rose Parade." "I recently received a Master of Music degree in Dean led his Air Mobility Command Band of the clarinet performance from Boston University. Dr. Golden West in the Tournament of Roses Parade Ethan Sloane, a former UNI professor, was my clar­ in Pasadena. The band was chosen to lead the inet instructor. While at BU, I was inducted into Pi parade in honor of the 50th anniversary of the U. Kappa Lambda and was also a Director's S. Air Force. [Editor's note: The story came via the Scholarship winner for performance. Currently, I Associated Press from Council Bluffs where Dean am on sabbatical leave from my teaching position graduated from high school. Dean's mom, Lola, in Merrimack, New Hampshire. This fall I will be was quoted several times in the story and, as one returning as band director at Mastricola Middle D ebra Gordon might expect, said all good things about her son.] School. For the past ten years, I have been princi­ In the February 2, 1997 issue of the Duluth News­ pal clarinetist with the New Hampshire Tribune, Beth Gilbert (B.M. 71) of 626 Faxon, Philharmonic Orchestra. My husband, Gregg, [M.A. In the School of Music, Gordon led the Superior, WI 54880, was featured in an artist pro­ 78] also performs with the Philharmonic as tim­ music education division in developing file. In the "history" segment of the profile, the panist." the "Professional Development Profile" - paper stated," ... She has a master's degree from That's all the alumni news for this year. Thanks an interviewing and assessment process the University of Michigan and a doctorate in to everyone who contributed. If variety is the spice piano for undergraduate music education stu­ performance from the University of Arizona. of life, then alumni news is the spice of this Gilbert has dents - which helps maintain high stan­ been on the music faculty at the newsletter. Since this article is so long, please see University of dards and set expectations for future Wisconsin-Superior since 1993. the fourth paragraph at the beginning for submis­ Before that, she had taught at a girls boarding sion information for the next issue. music teachers. She also recently founded school in southern Virginia. Since 1970, she has the UNI Children's Choir, a group of 83 stu­ spent her summers teaching at lnterlochen Arts dents in grades four through seven from Camp near Traverse City, Mich." Beth was quoted 30 schools in the Cedar Valley area. In as saying, "I guess my main source of inspiration addition to providing a performance was my undergrad piano teacher in Cedar Falls. venue for area children, the Choir is used Faculty Lost Alumni for training music education students. usic alumni for whom we have no address has dropped to 98, down from Rierson received his master of music in 104 in 1996 and higher than the all-time low of 82 in 1994. The all-time high opera production and Ph.D. degrees from M was 230 in 1987. With 2,008 names on the music alumni printout, the per­ Florida State University. He studied direct­ centage of "lost alumni" is at 4.9%. ing, t heatre history and la nguages in Austria, Italy and Greece and worked on In our continual effort to stay in touch with our music graduates, we would appreciate opera/musical theatre and prose thea tre it if you please would check over the names below around the years that you were a stu­ productions in the Swiss Romand region. dent at UNI. If you can provide an address, please write to us, call 319-273-2024 or e-mail Sometimes as a director, Rierson also was [email protected]. We appreciate your assistance as will our "lost alumni." involved with productions by the Florida State Opera, Indianapolis Opera, Sp oleto Festival, College Year in Athens and Ash Cater, Mary Carnahan '22 Hamilton, C. Corinne '48 Ebersole, Jonathan Jean '70 Lawn Summer Festival. The latter is spon­ Parker, Ethyl Mentzer '23 Walker, Kathryn Lomen '49 Hentzelman, Steven Lee '70 sored by the College of Wi lliam and Mary. Schwarze, Ivy Rice '24 Bliss, James William '50 Kjolhede, Luther C. '70 Kauffman, Harry M. '27 Hassenger, Joanne Bendixen '50 Vaagen, David Otis '70 Elliotte, Alyce Cain '28 Bergmann, Marvin George '52 DeWitt, James '71 Mccreery, Beryl '28 Ormondroyd, Ruth Baumhover '52 Carter, Linda Jean '72 Merritt, Viola Cooley '28 Kromer, Norma Nelson '55 Hopkins, Linda Netz '72 Radke, Esther Rohrig '28 Russell, Norman Duane '55 Mechtel, Jacolyn Ann '72 McAbeer, Carita Harris '29 Schultz, Arthur Ray '55 Hobbs, Janice Arlene '73 Streeter, Gladys Anderson '29 Weaver, Lynne E. Sutton '55 Jenne, Sandra Brown '73 Tully, Marie A. '29 Russell, John Glesne '56 Landers, Russell Dean '74 Kafron, Eleanore Kelley '30 Capper, Donna Meinhard '58 Riley, Sara Moser '74 Staff, Lillian Soukup '30 Zeller, Annie Catherine '58 Ewoldt, Patrice R. '75 Thomas, Margaret Tydvil '30 Long, Loren James '60 Hansen, Kurt '75 Carey, Dorothy Dinsmore '31 Wallentine, Jerry Harold '60 Newland, Joanne '75 D on R ierson Mann, Doreen Cobb '31 Lund, Ruth Sander '61 Larsen , Jo Ann '76 Robinson, Marian Bronson '31 Brown, Marilyn Bundy '62 Miller, Ann Elizabeth '76 Cranston, Hazel Rapp '32 Haendler Particularly interested in working with , Paul Otto '62 Sandersfeld, David Alan '76 aspiring singer-actors, he has directed Rinker, Esther Bley '33 Clark, David Dodd '63 Williams, Kenneth Myrl '76 opera and musical theatre workshops at Stieger, Miriam Martson '34 Cline, James Harry '63 Hancox, Terry G. '78 the Florida State and Truman State univer­ Sabin, Audrey Lee '35 Donald, Harley Dean '63 Oppedahl, Ronald '78 sities and now is coordinator of the Mengel, Frances Kathryn '36 Carlin, Elizabeth Wade '64 Goodenbour, Kathryn Sewell '79 Apprentice Program at Ash Lawn . Mimbach, Mary Templeton '36 Franklin, James Leo '64 Weber, Debra Kay Hartman '80 For the American Col lege of Switzerland, Maynard, Myra L. '37 Gundacker, George Gustav '64 Guenther, Pamela J. '81 Rierson served as chair of International Matthews, Harriet '38 Shirbroun, Linda Hillen '65 Olson, Tamara Leigh '81 Studies. He also coordinated Fine Arts and Beckman, Norma Sutz '39 Ervin, Jeanne Finn '67 Sexe, Brian '81 Humanities Study Abroad programs for Clark, Verna M. '43 Madsen, Jean Long '68 Fosselman, Jo Anne '82 that institution and the universities of New Reeves, Margaret Roelfs '43 Mosbrucker, Gene Kenneth '68 Potter, Victoria Monroe '82 Hampshire and Arizona. Bickford, Magdeline Popoff '44 Ellers, Sheryl Pieper '69 Koo, Ja -Hyeong '85 Hennig, Jeanette Lind '46 Nelson , Keith Grant '69 Schmieder, Sandra Sue '86 Keiter, Shirlee Hauser '46 Wickham, Kathleen Grimes '69 Raines, Raymond Sungjoo '90 Hoskins, Elsie '47 Chafin, Cheryl Baker '70 Wilson, Karen Kate '92 Boone, Laura Farrington '48 Charles, Stephen Thomas '70 Special Events 1996-97

any talented musicians came to Maestro Leonard Slatkin, the Chautauqua tinguished professor at the University of M the UNI campus this past year to Festival and the Aspen Festival. Michigan School of Music and was a visiting share their abilities with School of A guest piano recital was performed by professor for the minority high school visita­ Music students and faculty and the area pub­ Natalia Terentjeva. Terentjeva has been dean tion day in November at UNI. This past May, lic. They came from as close as Cedar Falls and of the music faculty since 1988 and chair of UNI President Robert Koob presented an hon­ as far away as Russia. The types of musicians the music education department since 1990 orary Doctorate of Humane Letters to Shirley visiting campus was a diverse as the locales at the Herzen Pedagogical University in St. at UN l's Commencement ceremonies. from which they came. These visitations are, Petersburg, Russia. Percussionist and composer Ney Rosaura in particular, an added boon to the education of music students at Northern Iowa. Several of these guest artists made their appearances through the generosity of Martha-Ellen Tye and the late Noma Rupprich Jebe (B.A. '33). We are grateful for the contri­ butions from these two contributors to the School of Music and acknowledge their gifts more specifically below. September 1996 Baritone Jeffrey Snider of the Wartburg College music faculty performed on hornist Thomas Tritle's UNI faculty recital. Snider has performed major roles with the Fort Worth Opera, the Lyric Opera of Dallas and the Sarasota Opera Association. Joseph Giunta, music director and conduc­ tor of the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra, George Shirley receives honorary was the featured conductor on Antonin Doctorate ofHumane Letters degree from UNI President Robert Koob Dvofak's Te Deum, Op. 103 on the Fifteenth Annual Scholarship Benefit Concerts. gave a lecture at the Wind and Percussion October 1996 November 1996 Seminar, conducted a percussion clinic and Composer and West African percussionist The 1996-97 UNI Organ Series opened with met with composition students during a one­ Robert Levin presented a series of master a performance by Delores Bruch. Bruch has day visit. He is professor of percussion and classes and lectures plus a workshop over a been a member of the University of Iowa fac­ conductor of the percussion ensemble at the six-day residency. Levin has a Master of Music ulty since 1979 and has performed in the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria in South degree from the Yale School of Music and has United States, Canada, Europe and Mexico. Brazil. Rosauro's appearance was made possi­ studied extensively with master drummers in The UNI Organ Series originated and is sup­ ble by a grant from the Martha-Ellen Tye Ghana. His appearance was made possible by ported by a generous gift from the late Noma Visiting Artist Fund. a grant from the Martha-Ellen Tye Visiting Rupprich Jebe (B.A. '33). Approximately 40 students registered for Artist Fund. Tenor George Shirley presented a master the High School Jazz Rhythm Workshop with Cantor Oreen Zeitlin was the mezzo-sopra­ class for UNI School of Music vocalists. A star drummer Matt Wilson. Wilson also performed no soloist on the presentation of Service Sacre, of the Metropolitan Opera, Shirley was the on a UNI faculty recital with jazz pianist Op. 279 by Darius Milhaud as part of the first African-American tenor to sing leading Robert Washut and jazz double bassist Martha -Ellen Tye Multicultural Arts Festival. roles at the Met in New York. He has per­ Jonathan Schwabe. Most recently, Wilson has Zeitlin is a former Metropolitan Opera formed and recorded with every major sym­ worked with veteran jazz saxophonist Dewey Association finalist who has sung at Orchestra phony orchestra and most major opera com­ Redman and just released his first CD as a Hall in Chicago, the Grant Park Festival with panies throughout the world. Shirley is a dis- leader, As Wave Follows Wave. He graduated Jen

with honors in performance from Wichita Tallcorn Jazz Festival. Adjudicators for the fes­ Natalia Terentjeva, dean of the department, State University where he studied percussion tival were Larry Kisor, band director at Sioux returned to UNI after her performance in with J. C. Combs. Wilson's appearance was City North High School; Brent Sandy (B.A. '81), October and was a collaborative and solo made possible by a grant from the Martha­ free-lance trumpet player in Iowa City; Sam pianist on the concert. Ellen Tye Visiting Artist Fund. Fagaly, director of jazz studies at Eastern Illinois University; Jim Dreier, free-lance drum­ March 1997 January 1997 mer in Iowa City and percussion teacher at A guest workshop, "Directions in The UNI Organ Series continued with a per­ Kirkwood Community College; Steve Contemporary Jazz," was presented by Tim formance by Ann Marie Rigler. Rigler was a Grismore, free-lance guitarist and director of Berne's "Blood Count." The ensemble includes visiting instructor of organ and music history jazz studies at Augustana College in Rock alto and baritone saxophonist Tim Berne, at UNI. She holds the following degrees: the B. Island; and Dick Redman, band director at bassist Michael Formanek, tenor saxophonist Mus. in organ performance from Southern Pella High School. Chris Speed and drummer Jim Black. Berne Methodist University, both the M.M. in musi­ Guest soloist on the 47th Annual Sinfonian has performed over 250 concerts in Europe, cology and the M.S. in library and information Dimensions in Jazz Shows was trumpeter America and Canada in the past three years, science from the University of Illinois at Ryan Kisor. A native of Sioux City, Kisor was appearing at festivals as diverse as New York's Urbana-Champaign and the D.M.A. in organ the winner of the 1990 Thelonious Monk JVC Festival and the Milano International Jazz performance and pedagogy from the lnstitute's first annual Louis Armstrong Festival. The ensemble has completed three University of Iowa. The UNI Organ Series origi­ Trumpet Competition. He leads and tours European tours. nated and is supported by a generous gift with his own Quintet and performs with the Double bassist Anthony Stoops was a guest from the late Noma Rupprich Jebe (B.A. '33). Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall jazz orches­ recitalist. A professional musician residing in William McGuire (M.M. '93) was guest tras, conducted respectively by Wynton Davenport, Stoops was the winner of the organist on a faculty recital by trumpeter Marsalis and John Faddis. 1995 International Society of Bassists Solo Randy Grabowski. McGuire has been minister Approximately 390 students from 66 Iowa Competition. He received a double bass from of music for ten years and organist for 20 high schools participated in the Northern the Karr Foundation and, in 1993, he received years at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Iowa Vocal Arts Festival. In recognition of a fellowship to the Aspen Music School. Cedar Falls. Black History Month, guest Judy Still present­ Stoops was a member of the Civic Orchestra ed a session on the music of her father, of Chicago from 1993 until 1994. Pianist on February 1997 William Grant Still, considered to be the dean the concert was Richard Gloss. The UNI Organ Series concluded with a per­ of American black composers. Guest clinicians formance by Mickey Thomas Terry. Terry has for the conductor's session on choral music April 1997 concertized throughout the United States and reading were UNI Emeritus Professors Charles Louis Nagel presented a guest piano recital. has been aired several times on Public Radio Matheson and Marleta Matheson. The Ankeny Nagel has been a member of the University of lnternational's Pipedreams. He was recently a High School Choir, conducted by Steve Michigan piano faculty since 1969. He has featured artist at Washington's John F. Carstensen, performed as the Festival Honor appeared in six New York recitals; at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Choir. Partial sponsorship for the Festival was National Gallery in Washington, D. C.; on radio an organ recitalist at the Piccolo-Spoleto provided by the UNI Office of Conferences and television broadcasts; and on numerous Music Festival in Charleston. The UNI Organ and Visitor Services. college campuses for lectures and recitals. Series originated and is supported by a gener­ From private teaching studios across Iowa, Nagel has concertized in Jerusalem, St. ous gift from the late Noma Rupprich Jebe 31 high school pianists were selected to Petersburg, Taichung, Sydney, Vienna and (B.A. '33). receive private lessons and coaching from Berlin. His appearance was made possible by Approximately 220 students from 59 Iowa members of the UNI keyboard faculty at the a grant from the Martha-Ellen Tye Visiting high schools participated in the Northern Northern Iowa Keyboard Festival. The Festival Artist Fund. Festival of Bands. Rafi Primo was the guest was sponsored in part by the Office of Mike Moore, a professional trombonist from conductor for the Festival Symphony Band, Conferences and Visitor Services. Chicago, was soloist with Jazz I on its UNI students in grades 11 and 12. He is director of A guest performance of Russian music and School of Music Spotlight Series concert. the Israeli Festival for Wind Ensembles and dance was presented by two departments A guest lecture titled "John Cage" was pre­ Symphonic Bands in Tel Aviv. Primo is a not.ed from the Herzen Pedagogical University in St. sented by Ellsworth Snyder, a pianist from music educator and wind conductor in Israel Petersburg. The Department of the Culture of Madison, Wisconsin who was a close friend of and has appeared as guest conductor and the People of the Far North presented folk John Cage and is an authority on Cage's clinician in England and other countries in music and dance. Professor Igor Nabok, head works for solo piano. Snyder's appearance Europe. of the department, directed and was pianist. was made possible by a grant from the Approximately 1,300 students from 55 Iowa The Department of Music presented Russian Martha-Ellen Tye Visiting Artist Fund. high schools participated in the 42nd Annual art music for piano and voice. Professor Emeritus Faculty Activities

greeted by many former UNI students, which is open house at the Cedar Falls Woman's Club. We always a treat. continue to savor living in our new condomini­ In March, we flew to San Diego to attend the um, and life goes on very enjoyably. We send our National American Choral Directors Association best wishes to all of our friends and former col­ convention and to lend our support to the UNI leagues." Concert Chorale which was one of the featured Russ Baum and Don Wendt gave a splendid choral groups. We enjoyed brunch and a 'sight­ concert this past November on a Sunday after­ seeing tour' with former UNI choral director, noon at the Hearst Center for the Arts in Cedar Graeme Cowen (now a resident of San Diego), Falls. Russ and Don opened the concert w ith lunch with Connie Worl Venti (B.A. '68), conver­ Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Major, Op. 30, No. sation with Dennis Kirkpatrick (B.A. '73), time 3 by Ludwig van Beethoven. University of Iowa spent with Harrison (B.A. '56) and Pat (B.A. '55) faculty cellist Charles Wendt joined the duo for a Boughton as well as meeting up with other performance of Trio No. 7 in B Major, Op. 8 by acquaintances. We were very proud of the Johannes Brahms. Charles is Don's brother, and choir's performances. it was the first time they had performed together Gwen Bloomfield Memorial In addition to the usual symphony perfor- in public. Plaque in R ussell H all Lobby Emil Bock: "Readers of the emeritus column in your newsletter should be relieved that I have nee again this year, we wrote to nothing new to tell them. I should mention that I 0 emeritus faculty and asked for an reached 80 a couple of weeks ago. Still fiddle for update on their activities this past my 'amazement.' J. S. Bach always soothes the 12 months. We are pleased that several soul and mind. It is no antidote, however, for the responded. Before we get to that, we want fact that I made the mistake of inviting Bob to tell you that in spite of inclement weath­ Byrnes (your editor) to my birthday celebration. er, several emeritus faculty were able to I'll never make that mistake again!! join us for a ceremony in the middle of last Affectionately ... Emil Bock" [Editor's note: Well, November to unveil the Gwen Bloomfield well, well, well, well. While dwelling on the Memorial Plaque. Several faculty and col­ adage, "If you have nothing nice to say ... ," suf­ leagues reminisced about Gwen and a fice it for me to tell you that Emil really did have reception followed. It was a very nice affair. a swell party, and he was darn glad I was there. Always at the forefront of technology, (!-r) Martha H oivik, Joyce Gault, Charles Matheson, Special thanks to Emil's daughter, Pam, and his Charles and Marleta Matheson respond­ Emil Bock, R aymond Tymas-]ones, M ar/eta son, Martin, for coming back to Cedar Falls to ed via e-mail: "As we write today, we are Matheson, D orothy Wendt and D on Wendt were part help with all the arrangements. It was delightful. still catching up after a two-week Holland of the group that gatheredfar the unveiling of the And there, a newsletter where everything sa id America Land-Cruise tour of Alaska . It is not Gwen Bloomfield M emorial Plaque about Emil was good. There's nothing like set­ only beautiful country, it is interesting and ting a fine example.] the air is invigorating. If you only go on one mances and occasional student recital, Marleta is cruise in your lifetime, Alaska would be our rec­ looking forward to accompanying former UNI ommendation. The big adjustment is getting voice students Carlyn Longer Schreck (B.A. back to reality as it is when you go on any vaca­ '86) and Joe Schreck in a recital at St. tion - but this one had us completely spoiled! Stephen's Catholic Student Center as part Life is pretty much the same for us - we both of its centennial anniversary celebration. enjoy good health, although notice the aging We were excited to be in attendance at process a little more each year, so we work at try­ the long-awaited groundbreaking cere­ ing to stall Mother Nature as much as possible by mony of the new Performing Arts Center. exercising and maintaining good eating habits We hope many of you can come back for (much good eating on the cruise ship!). the dedication which is scheduled for Last fall's Iowa All-State Festival SOth anniver­ approximately two years from this fall." sary celebration was a big weekend for us. Karl and Martha (M.A. '69) Hoivik: Marleta was asked to accompany both Sheri "Every July it seems that Martha and I add Greenawald (B.A. '68) and Simon Estes on a another year to our lives. We're not about recital featuring former all-staters, and Charles to tell you how many, but we can tell you was asked to introduce Sheri. Perhaps some of that in August, 1997, we will be celebrat- (!-r) D on Wendt, R uss Baum and Charles Wendt you saw the television broadcast. We also were ing our 50th Wedding Anniversary with an after their November concert J chool ofc_'Musf cJ--f) Student Awards

n writing about School of Music students ner's recital at the Region VI Convention of Iwho received first place in competitions, the AGO. She is a junior performance major in we first must apologize to Susan M . organ and a student of Marilou Kratzenstein. Schuler (B.M. '96) for not including her in the During the past year, she participated in t he last issue of this newsletter. Schuler won first National Student Exchange which allowed her place in the senior women division of the to spend her sophomore year at the 1995 National Association ofTeachers of University of North Texas where her major Singing (NATS) regional auditions. We apolo- teacher was Jesse Eschbach. Bausman's par­ ents are Debra and Larry Bausman.

Will Stensrud

Stensrud is a student of faculty member Darryl Taylor. His pianists were Kathy Dawson, Trent Patterson and faculty member Robin Guy. He competed with approximately 40 other singers in the 1995 NATS auditions. A member of Concert Chorale, Stensrud is pur­ suing a Bachelor of Music degree in music education. His parents are Diane and Arlen Susan M. Schuler Stensrud of Davenport. (B.M. '96) Christina Bausman Petersen studies with faculty member David Smalley. Guy also was the pianist at her gize also to Will Stensrud who was the first competition in which she vied with some 40 prize winner in the freshmen men division of other vocalists. Petersen participates in that same competition. Stensrud went on this Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers and Opera The Office of Alumni Relations and the past academic year to take first place in the Theatre. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Music Advancement Division of the University freshmen men division of the 1996 NATS dis­ degree in music education . Petersen is the of Northern Iowa are very interested in trict auditions. He also was the winner of the daughter of Stan and Necia Tow of Dysart. our alumni and their activities. Please men's voice division of the Student Auditions After winning the regional AGO keep us informed by sending a class Biennial Awards sponsored by the National Competition for Young Organists, Bausman note for inclusion in the Northern Iowa Federation of Music Clubs. Another first place received a $1,000 stipend and played a win- Today publication. We are also interest winner in the 1996 NATS district auditions ­ ed in your involvement with the univer­ was Jennifer Tow Petersen in the junior sity,' whether it be through referring a women division. Christina Bausman won prospective student to the university, first prize at two levels of the American Guild serving in a volunteer role or returning of Organists (AGO) Competition for Young for a class reunion. Stay in touch and let Organists. She won the local competition in us know how we can be helpful to_you . Wichita, Kansas last April and the regional You may contact us at: competition in Appleton, Wisconsin last June. Schuler studied voice with faculty member Office ofAlumni Relations Jean McDonald. Pianist at her competition 204Commons was faculty member Miguel Pinto. She sang University of Northern 1.owa with the UNI Concert Chorale as a student and Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0284 received a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal 1-888-UNI-ALUM/ 1-888-864-2586 performance. Schuler is the daughter of Jennifer Tow Petersen Email: [email protected] Kenneth and Beth Schuler of Waverly. J chool of c 2'\7lusfc

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