LEDGER LINES SCHOOL of MUSIC & DEPARTMENT of DANCE

Master Class with Yo-Yo Ma Photo by Paul Carter

Lawrence Maves 1933-2003 See story, page 8

NEWSLETTER for ALUMNI & FRIENDS September, 2004 Vol. XVI, No. 2 LEDGER LINES is the biannual newsletter of the HOMECOMING University of Oregon School of Music and Department of Dance. Letters, photos, and contributions from October 15–16 alumni, friends, and faculty are always welcome. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 Homecoming Concert: 7:30 p.m., Beall Hall (free) Address all correspondence to: Our traditional Homecoming concert this year features the Oregon LEDGER LINES School of Music Wind Ensemble and the award-winning Oregon Jazz Ensemble. This 1225 University of Oregon is usually a full house, so come early! Program includes a special Eugene OR 97403-1225 tribute to Professor Emeritus John McManus.

EDITOR: Scott Barkhurst [email protected] SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Alumni Band / Oregon vs. Arizona 12:30 p.m. CONTRIBUTORS: George Evano, Rob- (but check listings for possible time change) ert Hurwitz, DeNel Stoltz. Come play with the alumni band as they cheer on the Ducks at Aut- PROOFREADERS: Laura Littlejohn, zen Stadium! The event is free to all marching band alumni, and if Carol Roth you participated in a university band program, your paid member- COVER PHOTO: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma works ship in the Fighting Duck Alumni Band Assn. (FDABA) allows you with graduate cellist Gabrielle Arness in a to join us at the game. The 2004 Homecoming event is a great way master class attended by several hundred to brush up on your music skills while socializing with other past musicians. Photo by Paul Carter of The members. Game day agenda includes a brief warm-up session, tailgat- Register-Guard. ing and performances in the stands, followed by a post-game social. For more information or to sign up, please visit the FDABA web site: SCHOOL OF MUSIC STAFF www.fdaba.com

DEAN: Brad Foley [email protected] Go Ducks! ASSOCIATE DEANS: Ann Tedards–Graduate Studies [email protected] Jeffrey Williams–Undergraduate Studies [email protected] DEVELOPMENT STAFF: DeNel Stoltz, director [email protected] Paula Napora, assistant [email protected]

DEPARTMENT OF DANCE: Jenifer Craig, chair [email protected]

MAIN OFFICE: Phone: (541) 346-3761 Fax: (541) 346-0723 Web: music.uoregon.edu 1

composition; Sharon Paul, director FROM THE TOP of choral activities; Amy Stoddart, dance; and Marc Vanscheeuwijck, Brad Foley, Dean music history. We welcome five new tenure-track faculty, two new he UO music and dance prog- full-time instructors, and three new T rams concluded the last aca- full-time support staff to our music demic year on an extremely positive school family. Each will contribute to note. We kicked off the music build- the quality of our school’s program- ing addition and renovation project ming efforts and we are excited about with an exciting and well-received the breadth of experiences they will event at Autzen Stadium’s new Club bring to the school. (See the article Room, featuring performances by on page 7 for the details.) our award-winning Oregon Jazz En- As we continue to provide semble directed by Steve Owen, jazz enrichment opportunities to the pianist and Detroit Lions quarterback students and community, we are Joey Harrington, and distinguished delighted to announce this year’s music alumnus and jazz guitarist Robert Trotter Visiting Professors: Richard Smith. (See page 2 for more Benjamin Bagby and his early music information.) I am certain that Presi- performance group, Sequentia, will dent Frohnmayer’s heartfelt remarks visit fall term, with Bagby returning and students throughout the school and announcement of his own fi- in winter term; and maestro Helmuth will have opportunities to interact nancial commitment to the building Rilling will join us for a week-long with the symphony’s composer-in- initiative will inspire many friends residency in late October, culminat- residence, Philip Rothman, made and patrons to consider gifts to the ing in his conducting the University possible through the national Music project. Symphony and choirs at the Hult Alive program. Commencement featured equally Center on October 31 at 3:00 p.m. Due to last season’s successful uplifting remarks from our distin- The concert is free and open to the collaboration of music and dance guished alumni award recipients: public. We hope many of you can with the Eugene Symphony presenta- dancer/choreographer/director Barry be with us for this grand occasion, tion of Amahl and the Night Visitors, McNabb ‘81, and guitar professor which will feature the Bach Magnifi- our UO Symphony has been invited and performer Richard Smith ‘83. cat and the Mozart C Minor Mass. to partner with the Eugene Ballet The fiscal year ended on a high in April 2005 for a series of perfor- note as we exceeded the $2 million mances. We are equally pleased to be mark for the first time in total fund- “Last season we were the recipients of a Virgil and Caroline raising efforts for one year, thanks to fortunate to work with Boekelheide Creative Activity Award the teamwork of the entire faculty, that is allowing the school to bring central development office, and our composers Jennifer noted composer Pauline Oliveros to own development team led by DeNel Higdon and John Eugene for a residency in conjunc- Stoltz. I am grateful for the continued Corigliano, clarinetist tion with the Society for American support and generosity of our many David Shifrin, and Music meeting, as well as for master patrons, friends, and alumni that im- classes with our students and a con- pacts not only our students and fac- cellist Yo-Yo Ma ...” cert of her works. ulty, but all of those whose lives we The University’s 37th annual touch through more than a thousand As you can see from our cover Chamber Music Series continues to creative programming efforts both on photo, we continue to benefit from bring outstanding musicians to our and off-campus each year. Beginning our collaborations with Eugene’s out- community in addition to the wealth with this issue, we have shifted our standing arts community. Last sea- of programming offered by our own annual listing of donors to the fall is- son we were fortunate to work with faculty, students, and university en- sue of Ledger Lines. composers Jennifer Higdon and John sembles. Please join us throughout We will begin the new academic Corigliano, clarinetist David Shifrin, the year as we continue to create the year with five newly-tenured faculty and cellist Yo-Yo Ma through our next generation of performing artists members who have added strength associations with the Eugene Sym- and arts scholars at the University of and stability to our programs over phony. This fall our Oregon Wind Oregon’s School of Music and Dance. the years. Congratulations to our new Ensemble will be guest conducted tenured Associate Professors Chris- by the symphony’s artistic director, tian Cherry, dance; David Crumb, Giancarlo Guerrero on November 14, 2

music from the University of Oregon. DEVELOPMENT Music was, and continues to be, an integral part of my family. The whole family has been cemented not only Joey Harrington Helps Kick Off by music, but also by music that is directly tied to the contributions of Celebration of Building Initiative the UO School of Music. “I can’t imagine the UO without Richard Smith, Oregon Jazz Ensemble also featured a School of Music. Its graduates have gone on to such distinction. Think for a moment what the landscape of this state—this nation––might look like without the influence of talented students, faculty, and alumni. Fortu- nately, the reality is that the School of Music provides us with countless opportunities where students and the community come together for enjoyment, repose, personal expres- sion, and personal growth. Without a doubt, it is a crown jewel of the University of Oregon and our com- munity, and with completion of its renovation and expansion project, it will have a facility to match its pres- tigious reputation.” Thoughtful gifts from alumni

PHOTO BY STUDIO BY COBURGPHOTO and friends of the School of Music are creating a legacy that will trans- Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington, who studied jazz piano during his form the lives of scores of future undergraduate years, returned to perform with the Oregon Jazz Ensemble. generations of students, performers, and music educators. To date, $2.5 magine walking into the still bonuses about his decision to at- million, or one-third of the funds I sparkling new “Club” level at tend the University of Oregon was required from private sources, has Autzen Stadium and finding yourself the School of Music’s jazz studies been raised for the building project, in an evening jazz club with beaded program and the opportunity to with the impact of every gift doubled table lamps on zebra-print table- study with jazz pianist Gary Ver- —due to legislative bonding from cloths, hosting nearly 200 concert sace—while still playing football and the State of Oregon for a one-to-one attendees. On June 11, this is pre- pursuing a business degree. match of $7.6 million for the build- cisely the transformation that donors “I think that music is an impor- ing expansion. and friends of the School of Music tant part of everyone’s lives,” said Dean Brad Foley remarked, “I am and the University of Oregon experi- Harrington. “The UO School of Mu- immensely grateful for the generous enced to celebrate the kickoff of the sic does a great job of providing that donors and friends who have step- school’s building renovation and ex- experience for students. Even though ped up to help the School of Music pansion initiative. I wasn’t a music major, they allowed students and faculty of today and Jazz pianist Joey Harrington ’01, me the opportunity to take classes tomorrow, and to move us closer to a UO business graduate and cur- and lessons ... They are very open seeing our building initiative become rent Detroit Lions quarterback, and and welcoming.” a reality.” Richard Smith ’83, School of Music During the evening, UO Presi- The School of Music building Distinguished Alumnus and USC dent Dave Frohnmayer echoed Joey’s plans can be viewed at http://music. jazz guitar professor, performed with thoughts about the importance of uoregon.edu/Giving/building/ ◆ the Oregon Jazz Ensemble to electrify music and gave touching remarks: the crowd of supporters during the “The School of Music’s heritage evening’s concert. (Read more about covers half of my family—my late For more information on making Smith and our other Distinguished mother, MarAbel, a 1932 graduate, a gift to the School of Music and Alum, Barry McNabb, on page 12.) and my sister Mira and brother Phil, Dance, contact DeNel Stoltz at (541) Harrington noted that one of the who both received their degrees in 346-5687 or [email protected] 3

HELMUTH RILLING, BENJAMIN BAGBY TO BE LEAD DONORS TROTTER VISITING PROFESSORS HONORED Helmuth Rilling, the Grammy- high-quality offerings we have here winning artistic director of the Or- at the School of Music.” The June 11 jazz event at the egon Bach Festival, will be one of Noted early music specialist Ben- Autzen Club Room honored the two Trotter Visiting Professors in jamin Bagby will make appearances top donors to the School of Music residence during fall term. on the UO campus in both fall and building initiative: Bay Area con- Rilling will be in Eugene Octo- winter terms; the first occurs October cert violinist and teacher Audrey ber 26–31, giving master classes and 7–18 and the winter visit is sched- Aasen-Hull, a 1939 music gradu- seminars to UO music students, and uled for February 12–17. ate; Eugene and Cottage Grove phi- will appear in a Student Forum on The October events will include lanthropist Kathleen Daugherty October 28. The culmination of Rill- a Student Forum, classroom visits, Richards Grubbe, a 1941 alumna; ing’s visit will be a free concert at the and a lecture-demonstration with his Southern Oregon businessman Hult Center acclaimed early music ensemble, Se- and UO Foundation Trustee Rob- on Sunday, quentia, that will preview their Octo- ert DeArmond, a 1952 business October 31, ber 18 concert in Beall Hall. graduate, and his wife Leona DeAr- at 3:00 p.m. Bagby, a vocalist, harpist and mond, a 1951 music graduate who The Univer- scholar, has been an important figure sang with the university choir; and sity Singers in the field of medieval musical per- Portland philanthropists Thelma and Chamber formance for more than 20 years. Schnitzer, a 1940 music graduate, Choir will combine to make the cho- The Trotter Professorships, estab- and Gilbert Schnitzer, a 1940 busi- rus, along with the University Sym- lished in 2002, have already brought ness graduate. phony, performing Bach’s Magnificat to the music school Allen Forte, mu- Additional donors were hon- and Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. sic theory; Beth Genné, music and ored for their good friendship to Sharon Paul, director of choral dance history; Monica Huggett, early the School of Music, both to the activities, said “Not only will hun- music performance and violin; Diane building fund as well as other criti- dreds of UO music students benefit Monroe, classical and jazz violin; cal areas that support our students from Helmuth Rilling’s coaching, but and Clifford Madsen, music educa- and faculty. These include: Eu- we hope those who follow Rilling in tion. ◆ gene and Bend philanthropists C. the summer will get a sample of the Sheldon and Patricia Roberts for helping us purchase much-needed instruments for the Oregon March- ing Band, University Symphony, faculty, and students; music alum- nus and College of Charleston mu- sic professor and composer David Maves ’61 for the dean’s highest priorities; UO Foundation Trustee Cal Smith ’50 and his wife, Mari- lyn Smith ’50, supporters of many areas at the UO, including business and science; Eugene publisher Jon Anderson and his wife, Terri, great PHOTO BY CODY FORCIER friends of the School of Music and the School of Journalism and Com- munications; Ruby Brockett, an entrepreneur, University of Oregon Foundation Trustee, and devoted friend of the Eugene-Springfield community; and opera scholarship Director of Bands Robert Ponto (left) shares a laugh with two of the world’s supporters Ruth Staton Siegentha- leading tuba and euphonium solo artists, Patrick Sheridan and Steven Mead, ler and Ann Lamon Musgrove and who were in residence here for three days in May. More than 900 low-brass Wayne Musgrove. devotees attended the five events, including a solo recital, master class, and appearances with the Oregon Wind Ensemble and Oregon Symphonic Band. 4

“It has been a triumph,” he said OREGON BACH FESTIVAL at a break in rehearsals for the final concert. “With our two choirs to- gether, perhaps we heard these great 35th Festival Concludes with works by Bach like we have never heard them before in Eugene.” Mendelssohn’s fiery Elijah Rilling also reflected on celebra- tions marking the 35th anniversary. Artistic triumphs and second-best box office totals “It is a great thing to think we started with just two friends,” he said, re- t the conclusion of Felix Men- calling the first year’s single concert delssohn’s Elijah, the prophet and modest $2,500 budget. “Who Arides triumphantly into heaven. In knew that over 35 years we would the same way, Mendelssohn’s music become such a wonderful festival, in- ascended from the stage of Silva Con- volving so many musicians and audi- cert Hall July 11, leaving in its wake ences who share the love of music.” a successful chapter in the Oregon Saltzman and Rilling announced Bach Festival’s 35-year history. the pillar works for 2005: Bach’s As the final notes sounded, or- Christmas Oratorio, done in a two- ganizers of the University of Oregon concert, day/night format; the pair- event said they accomplished several ing of Mendelssohn’s dramatic cho- important objectives, while looking ral works Midsummer Night’s Dream ahead to the Festival’s future. Anton Armstrong and Maria Guinand and The First Walpurgis Night; and It hosted the 40-member Gäch- discuss the Youth Choral Academy. Haydn’s Creation. inger Kantorei for 17 days, building The 2005 Festival opens June 24 cultural bridges with the German al staff members and volunteers. with the Northwest premiere of the choir and reaching new artistic highs Artistically, the Festival present- South American-influenced San in performances of Bach’s St. Mat- ed 577 musicians in 51 programs, Marcos Pasión. Commissioned by thew Passion and Mass in B Minor. ranging from Bach’s venerable canta- Rilling for the Bach 250th anniver- Festival staff managed to over- tas to adventurous premieres in the sary year in 2000, it was written by come the cancellation of its popular Composers Symposium. Conductor Osvaldo Golijov and will be conduct- soloist, Thomas Quasthoff. “Our sub- Helmuth Rilling was pleased with ed by Venezuelan Maria Guinand. ◆ stitute concerts did not sell the num- the level of performance. ber of tickets that were expected had Quasthoff performed,” said Royce Saltzman, executive director, “but we still reached the second highest box office total in our history, and I’m very appreciative to our audiences for helping with that.” Sales reached 17,000 tickets for box office receipts of more than $430,000, with total attendance ex- ceeding 32,000. Visitors came from 35 states and seven countries. The Festival esti- mates its indirect economic impact PHOTOS BY NIDEVER JURETTA at $6 million. In addition to ticket sales, the Festival launched a new $10 million endowment through a generous $1 million pledge from Pete and Mary Ann Moore to the University of Or- egon. The Festival received financial Acclaimed composer George Crumb (left) enjoys a light moment with Rob- and in-kind support from 130 re- ert Kyr (center) and Helmuth Rilling during a special ceremony celebrating gional and national businesses and Crumb’s 75th birthday. Crumb was composer-in-residence during the bien- funders, and put to work 210 season- nial Composers Symposium, held during the Oregon Bach Festival. 5

KUDOS

Trumpeter John Adler (GTF) won DownBeat magazine’s 27th Annual Student Music Award in the Classi- cal Soloist / College category.

Erica Brookhyser, a senior voice ma- jor from the studio of Milagro Vargas, won first place in the Seattle Region Metropolitan Opera National Audi- tions—the first time in many years that a winner came from the Oregon area. Besides first place and a prize of $9,600, Erica competed in the na- tional semifinals in New York City. DIVISI, the new women’s a cappella group at the University of Oregon. Dave Camwell (GTF), a saxophonist from Canada, won the $750 Press- NEW WOMEN’S A CAPPELLA GROUP man Award, given annually to one For the past several years, the men’s a cappella group On The Rocks has UO international student, based on been winning awards and captivating fans all across the UO campus—and grades, community service, and other nation. Now the women are getting into the action. accomplishments. Divisi was founded in the winter of 2002 and gives weekly concerts on the UO campus (4 p.m. Fridays at the EMU). The 11-member ensemble per- Peter Hollens, a senior voice major forms throughout the community and up and down the West Coast. Their and recipient of a Polastri Scholar- repertoire covers hit songs by such artists as Alanis Morisette, Mariah Carey, ship, accepted a professional con- Joni Mitchell, The Turtles, and Jackson Five. tract with Ball in the House, the Divisi received national recognition with its appearance in the Interna- Boston-based men’s a cappella tional Competition of Collegiate A cappella (ICCA) this past winter, placing ensemble. first in the quarterfinals at UC-Berkeley and third in the semifinals at Stan- ford. Between the two competitions, they gained recognition for outstanding Yukitada Onitsuka (senior tuba) won soloist, arrangement, and choreography. his age division at the 2004 Harvey The group is self-directed and receives no official university financial Phillips Northwest Big Brass Bash support. They have one live recorded CD, and their first professionally pro- Solo Competition held in Boise, duced CD, titled Red Hot, was released this past spring. Red Hot is available Idaho. Cody Forcier (graduate tuba), through Divisi’s web site: http://www.uodivisi.com. and John Edens (freshman euphoni- um) also were finalists. All three are students of Michael Grose. MUSIC SCHOOL TO HOST NATIONAL SAM CONFERENCE Bassoonist Beth Shoemaker (GTF) The School of Music will host Oliveros, the Honorary Member for was first prize winner ($5000) of the the national meeting of the Society the conference, and a composer-in- 2004 Petri Scholarship Competition, for American Music (SAM), which residence at the university during and one of the winners of the 2004 will take place in Eugene February the festival. UO Concerto Competition. Beth also 16–20. The conference also will be held was hired as instructor of bassoon at SAM conference attendees will in conjunction with the Music Today Mahidol University College of Music be American music research spe- Festival 2005, which will include a in Bangkok, Thailand. cialists, faculty, and students from concert of American music to be giv- throughout the U.S., including indi- en on the evening of February 17 in Jamie Weaver, a Ph.D. candidate, viduals who are interested in virtu- Beall Hall. That concert will be open received a prestigious UO Doctoral ally every kind of American music. to the public as well as to conference Research Fellowship to support work The conference will be housed at the attendees. on her dissertation, “Classical Re- Eugene Hilton. For more information on the search and Singing in Seventeenth- A major concert will be given SAM conference, contact Anne Dhu Century Italy: A Study of Merging in Beall Hall on Friday, February McLucas: (541) 346-5605 or e-mail: Disciplines.” ◆ 18, devoted to the music of Pauline [email protected] ◆ 6

DISCOVERY FACULTY TAKE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES RESEARCHERS RECEIVE ‘GRAMMY’ GRANT Recent retirements and other Steven Pologe and Marjorie Woollacott Explore Musical Motion changes have resulted in some new administrative roles for a few of our The University of Oregon has just won its own Grammy Award, but not music faculty: the kind you would expect. The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sci- Jeffrey Williams, Professor of ences, which is the organization responsible for the Grammy Awards, has Trombone, takes on new duties as awarded the university a $45,000 grant for the study of skilled performance Associate Dean for Undergraduate in musicians. The award was made to co-investigators Steven Pologe, profes- Studies. He has been teaching at the sor of cello in the School of Music, and Marjorie Woollacott, professor of ex- School of Music since 1980. The ercise and movement science. undergraduate office suite is now “This is a pioneering study of located in Room 140 (formerly the highly skilled performance in pro- publicity office), accessed from the fessional musicians which hopes to “This will be a pioneering main hall near the student lounge. document and study the most pre- study of musicians at all “One of my goals, with the help cise and rapid movements of which levels. ... We hope to docu- of the area chairs, is to improve the humans are capable—the kinds of ment and study the most quality of our student advising,” said movements one finds only in highly precise and rapid move- Williams. “A second goal is to work skilled musicians,” said Woollacott, ments of which humans closely with the recruitment com- who is an internationally-recognized mittee to bring more highly qualified expert and co-author of the book are capable.” students to the School of Music; and “Motor Control: Theory and Practical a third is to undertake a thorough Applications.” review of our core curriculum. I The research will involve at least 30 cellists, ranging from children to also expect to work closely with our active professionals, and may take as long as two years to complete. The new music education faculty as they findings will be valid for all stringed instruments, according to Pologe. redesign and restructure that impor- The significance of the study lies in its technical innovations that allow tant program.” investigators to see the detailed movements employed by skilled musicians. Sharon Paul, Associate Profes- “Those of us who are responsible for training young musicians have al- sor of Conducting and Director of ways had to rely entirely on our visual and acoustic perceptions of their Choral Activities, takes on new du- performance,” said Pologe. “Highly developed as these perceptions are, they ties as the Chair of Vocal and Choral are still subjective. Now, for the Studies Area, thereby combining first time, using the technology two formerly separate departments. to be developed here, we will be Paul has been at the School of Music able to see the fine details of their since 2000. performance and know exactly Robert Ponto, Associate Profes- what they are doing. It will greatly sor of Conducting and Director of enhance our pedagogical useful- Bands, takes on additional duties ness, and allow us to more exactly as the Coordinator of Recruitment detect, diagnose and correct prob- and Outreach. Ponto has been at the lems in student performance.” School of Music since 1992. ◆ The genesis of the project be- gan two years ago, when Woolla- continue studies which lie at the cott decided to take up the cello. very interface between Art and Sci- She studies with Pologe, who ence,” continued Woollacott, who instructs UO cello performance pointed out that such research is not majors as well as private students normally supported by traditional of all ages. As she progressed from government funding agencies. “We scales to sonatas, they wondered are grateful that the Academy has if the scientific tools she’s devel- recognized the fundamental impor- oped to help seniors improve their tance of these studies and placed sense of balance might also help their confidence in our promise to PHOTO BY LAURA LITTLEJOHN BY PHOTO musicians hone their technique. pursue mysteries at the limits of hu- Steven Pologe and Marjorie Woollacott “This grant will enable us to man performance.” ◆ 7

include research methodologies in NEW FACULTY AND STAFF music, techniques of conducting and rehearsals, teacher preparation, and Numerous recent faculty retire- and has done graduate coursework psychology of music. Recent research ments and some staff departures in editing, history, and writing while includes ensemble conducting, re- have opened the door to the largest working at OSU from 1978 to 1993. hearsal methods and techniques, crop of new faces in many years at She worked at the University of Kan- classroom management, and inter- the School of Music. sas for nine years, most recently at national applications of research in Nancy Andrew, Assistant Pro- the Graduate School and Office of music education. Price has served as fessor of Flute, holds a D.M.A. in International Programs. editor of the Journal of Research in flute performance from the Peabody Laurel Parsons, Instructor of Mu- Music Education and has been wide- Conservatory of sic Theory and Musicianship, holds ly published. Music, Johns Hop- both an M.A. and Ph.D. in music David Riley, Assistant Profes- kins University; an theory from the University of British sor of Collaborative Piano, holds a M.M. from SUNY Columbia, an M.A. in English Litera- D.M.A. in piano accompanying and at Stony Brook; ture from the University of Waterloo, chamber music from Eastman, an and a B.A. in flute a B.Mus. in piano performance from M.M. from the Cleveland Institute of performance and Wilfrid Laurier University, and an Music, and a B.M. from Ithaca Col- a B.M. in fine arts associateship in piano performance lege. He has been a vocal coach and from the University from the Royal Conservatory of staff accompanist at the Manhattan of New Mexico. She has most recent- Music in Toronto. Her university School of Music, and sight-reading ly taught flute at the University of teaching experience has been at the class instructor at Eastman. Chamber Arizona and Youngstown State Uni- University of British Columbia (Van- music concert performances include versity. Her long list of performances cou-ver) and the Wilfrid Laurier Uni- the National Gallery of Art (live include the New England Bach Fes- versity (Waterloo, Ontario). Parsons broadcast on NPR), Merkin Hall with tival Orchestra, the Baltimore Opera, also is an accomplished pianist. the New York Philharmonic Chamber and the Aspen Music Festival Or- Timothy Paul, Instructor, Instru- Players, Weill Recital Hall/Carnegie chestra. She also has been a member mental Music Education, holds an Hall with Eastman alums, among of the Arizona Wind Quintet and the M.A. in music education from Flori- many others. Since 1994, he has par- Dana Wind Quintet. da State and a B.A. in music educa- ticipated in many residencies, music James Bunte, Assistant Profes- tion from Lenoir-Rhyne College, and festivals, and premieres. sor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies, studied conduct- Charles Turley, Assistant Pro- holds a Master of Music in perfor- ing and horn at fessor of Voice and Opera, holds a mance from the Cincinnati Conser- the North Caro- D.M.A. in vocal performance from vatory and expects to receive his lina School of the the University of North Texas, an D.M.A. from the same institution Arts. His D.M.A. M.M. from the University of Ten- this year. He has a B.M.E. with K-12 in wind band con- nessee, Knoxville, and a B.M. from instrumental emphasis and a B.M. in ducting from the Jacksonville University. He has performance, both from the Univer- University of Col- taught at Mercer sity of Colorado. He has taught at the orado is expected University (Geor- Cincinnati Conservatory since 2000 next year. He taught at the University gia) and Ouachita and Northern Kentucky University of Colorado and Tallahassee Commu- Baptist University since 1999, and has performed with nity College following eighteen years (Arkansas), as well the Cincinnati Symphony Orches- as director of orchestras and bands as directing church tra/Cincinnati Pops (principal), the in public schools. He also serves on choirs in Georgia Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, and several national boards and commit- and Texas. His at the Colorado Music Festival. tees. performance expe- Val Lawson, Undergraduate Of- Harry Price, Professor and Chair, rience includes the LaGrange Opera fice Secretary, has worked at the Music Education, holds a Doctor Theater, Opera in the Ozarks, Canto University of Oregon for more than of Education degree from Syracuse Opera, the Des Moines Metro Opera, five years, first in the Department of University and an M.M.E. and B.M.E. the Texas Gilbert and Sullivan Com- Economics and most recently in the from Florida State University. He pany, and Teatro Accademico (Italy), UO Admissions office. Her daughter was department head of music edu- among many others. Turley’s direct- is a UO history and theater major. cation at the University of Alabama ing experience includes Opera in the Anne Merydith, Graduate Office for more than a decade, and will Ozarks, Ouachita Baptist University, Secretary, holds a B.S. in Resource be chair of music education here University of North Texas, and Crest- Recreation Management from OSU as well. His major areas of interest ed Butte Mountain Music Institute. ◆ 8

Registration was done manually, ETIREMENT EFLECTIONS with students crowding into Mac R R Court and waiting in long lines for Robert Hurwitz looks back on his 39 years at Oregon cards that would confirm enrollment in each course. ’ve been at the School of Music cony of “the recital hall” (now Beall In 1965, the population of Eu- for a very long time now, and it’s Concert Hall), through the north end gene was 58,000, and that of Spring- amazingI to me to contemplate how of the second floor. In order to get to field, about 15,000. The university much has changed and how much the south building, you had to walk student population was about half has remained the same. The big- outside, no matter what the weather. what it is now. There was no LTD, gest source of stability has been the On the ground floor, you might only no Valley River Mall, no downtown students. When I arrived here as an get wet when mall, no Hult Center, no “old” court- eager young faculty member (it was the wind was house, and no Autzen Stadium. The the fall of 1965), the first-year stu- blowing, but now-built-up areas in northwest Eu- dents were all 18 years old. I felt like on the sec- gene (especially the Bethel area and their older brother. Now they’re still ond floor you West 11th, west of Bailey Hill Road), 18, but I’m almost old enough to be were entirely were largely open fields. The Eugene their grandfather! I’ve taught several exposed to airport was a tiny, regional facility, students whose parents also were my the elements. and you had to fly out of Portland to students. Still, students are students, It was years get anywhere. (There was no I-205, and despite the fact that so much has before a ma- either, and I-5 had only recently been changed from 1965 to now, student jor remodel completed.) attitudes toward learning have re- would turn There were many hardships, but mained remarkably stable. the north building into a habitable also much to compensate for them. I remember feeling very fortunate administrative area, connected (in- I especially valued the very fine col- to have become part of a faculty that, doors) to the south building. leagues I had to work with back then, despite the inevitable differences We were still using purple “ditto and that good fortune has continued of opinion, focus, and priorities, masters” to make multiple copies through the years. Eugene and the seemed to get along remarkably well, back then, and the electric typewriter University of Oregon were very good and that’s still the way things are. I was “state of the art.” There were places to be. They still are. ◆ give great credit for the development no photocopiers, computers, video of our congenial, collegial society to cameras, e-mail, or the Internet. the man who hired me, then Dean Robert Trotter. I’ve worked under eight deans and interim deans (not counting the two months I served as interim dean myself). I’ve seen the passing away of many of my origi- nal colleagues, and the departure of others for other institutions, but the Trotterian legacy, and that special feeling of a faculty getting along has remained with me through the years. But boy, have other things changed! When I first arrived, there were two buildings making up the school of music. My original office, located where the current dean’s PHOTO BY NIDEVER JURETTA secretary’s office is now situated, was in a rickety structure with very poor sound insulation, and with a hall running right through the middle of the building (where the current ad- ministrative hallway is now located). There were faculty offices on the Victor Steinhardt receives the Bishop Award from Eugene Mayor Jim Torrey. west side of the hall as well. There The award is given each year to an outstanding artist who has contributed was a sneaky way to get into the bal- significantly to the local area’s cultural enrichment. 9

partnership with the public schools Steve Vacchi and his students Beth FACULTY and recruitment efforts. Chase served Shoemaker (GTF), Andy McKelvey, as an invited guest conductor for the and Melissa Schoenack. Also on the Peter Bergquist’s article, “A Tribute Eugene Chamber Singers for their program were Oswald’s Field Report: from Johannes Eccard to Orlando fall concert and conducted the Sis- News from Central Oregon, per- di Lasso at Concordia Seminary, St. kiyou Treble Festival Honor Choir in formed by clarinetist Lisa Taylor and Louis,” was published in the March, Ashland, OR. In November, she was pianist Winnie Kerner, and other 2004 issue of Music Library Associa- certified as an ACDA state adjudica- works by Oswald and McQuilkin. tion Notes. His review of Reading tor and clinician. During the spring Renaissance Music Theory: Hearing she adjudicated choral festivals in Charles Dowd performed in more with the Eyes by Cristle Collins Judd Portland, Clatskanie, Salem, Eugene/ than 51 concerts during the past year appeared in the fall, 2003, issue of Springfield, as a principal or solo percussionist. Journal of the American Musicologi- and Gresham. In June, he played the Milhaud Per- cal Society. His review of Roland de Chase offered cussion Concerto with the Orquesta Lassus by Annie Coeurdevey will two research Simfonica de Guanajuato in Mexico. appear in the next issue of Music and presentations: In April he conducted the Northwest Letters this summer. His reviews of “Effective premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Zones concerts in Eugene continue to ap- Teaching: Per- for percussion ensemble and pre- pear regularly in The Register-Guard. ceptions of recorded CD at the Northwest Per- Beginning and cussion Festival in Spokane. Dowd Jack Boss delivered a paper in April, Experienced attended the Percussive Arts Society “Partitioning Schemes and the ‘Mu- Music Teachers” at the MENC Na- International Convention in Louis- sical Idea’ in the Third Movement tional Conference in Minneapolis; ville, KY, and in March was soloist of Schoenberg’s Wind Quintet, Op. and “Choral Partnerships: University with the Oregon Wind Ensemble 26,” at the West Coast Conference of & Community” at the OMEA State on Anthony Cirone’s Concertino for Music Theory and Analysis at the Conference in Eugene. She offered Timpani and Wind Ensemble. Also University of California, Santa Bar- a session at the OMEA Conference in March, Dowd was a jazz vibra- bara. He will give the same paper in titled “Motivation, Pacing and Par- phone soloist in a duo recital with November at the Society for Music ticipation in the Choral Rehearsal” in Tracy Freeze in Kansas. Dowd and Theory/American Musicological So- collaboration with a demonstration Freeze will release their new jazz ciety meeting in Seattle. The paper choir from Springfield High School. CD, Snapshot Live, in September, is an excerpt from his forthcoming Chase also brought two student con- featuring their vibraphone/marimba book for Yale University Press titled ductors to ACDA Northwest Divi- duo combination. Dowd continues as The Twelve-Tone Music of Arnold sion Conference in Boise, Idaho, to principal timpanist with five orches- Schoenberg. Boss was recently participate in a session titled “Choral tras and appears as a multi-percus- elected president of the West Coast Conducting: Dynamic Phrasing In sion soloist in international venues. Conference, in the society’s first on- Motion.” Chase is the new faculty line election. advisor for UO’s MENC Collegiate Fritz Gearhart performed the Red Chapter, and holds several state of- Violin Chaconne by John Corigliano Shannon Chase established field fices: Multicultural Chair, OMEA with the Eugene Symphony to a experience practica in the pub- 2003-2004; Collegiate Chair for sold-out Silva Hall in April and the lic schools for students enrolled OMEA 2004-2006; and Multicultural performance was then re-broadcast in Choral Pedagogy and Teaching Repertoire & Standards Chair for Or- on KWAX in Methods: Secondary Choral courses. egon ACDA. June. Gearhart Students partnered with Shasta has recently Middle School and attended choral Faculty Composers: works by Jack published a rehearsals, maintained a journal Boss, Rebecca Oswald, and Terry string orches- of attendance and participation, McQuilkin were heard in Beall Hall tra volume were guided through observation on March 30 at a Faculty Composers titled “Rhythm techniques, analyzed teaching pro- Concert. Clarinetist Blake McGee Sessions for cedures and taught warm-ups and (GTF), violist Jacqueline Schwandt Strings,” assisted in large ensemble rehearsals (GTF), and pianist Shaunna Eber- which is being grades 6–8 under the mentorship of hard gave the world premiere of published by Ludwig Music Publish- a trained professional. In addition, Boss’s Trio for Clarinet, Viola and ing. The volume uses humorous mu- Chase offered clinics to five Oregon Piano, and McQuilkin’s 3 for 4 also sical material to challenge students high school choral programs on the received its world premiere from a and motivate them to learn rhythms. university campus as part of a choral quartet of bassoonists that included Continued next page 10

FACULTY, continued Chapter of the Society for Ethnomu- solo harp premiered by Laura Zaerr sicology in February. May 1; a clarinet sonata for Michael Gearhart is finishing work on a com- Anderson; Dennis’s Folly for record- pact disc of music by his father, Liv- Randall Moore presented two re- er and harpsichord composed for UO ingston Gearhart, which will feature search papers last November and alumnus Dennis Crabb; and a num- performances by UO faculty and the April in Minneapolis at national con- ber of church-related works, includ- Oregon String Quartet. Earlier this ferences of music therapists (AMTA) ing solo and choral anthems and or- year, Gearhart was interviewed by and music educators (MENC). The gan works. A large number of Owen’s Strings Magazine for an article about research discussed the value of us- church compositions are published William Grant Still that discussed ing simultaneous pitch references by GIA, Chicago, and several more the Lyric Quartet, a wonderful work to improve pitch accuracy of adults are “in press.” His Sona-tina for Solo recorded for Koch Entertainment by who have difficulty singing. Moore Marimba was published in February the Oregon String Quartet in 2002; also co-authored with Melissa Bro- by Western International Music. the disc is available at Barnes and tons and Kathleen Jacobi-Karna “Ob- Noble and Borders book stores. servational analysis of instructional Phyllis Paul had an article on “En- time in general music: Comparison hancing musical response with chil- Michael Grose was the featured solo- of American and Spanish teachers dren’s literature” appear in General ist in the Concerto for Tuba by James in grades K-5” in the Bulletin of the Music Today. At the 2004 OMEA Barnes with the Central Oregon Council for Research in Music Edu- Conference she gave a presentation Symphony in Bend. Each of the three cation. at a poster session titled “Using the performances was sold out and was Continuous Response Digital Inter- met with a standing ovation. Harold Owen’s book, Modal and face (CRDI) to Measure Children’s Tonal Counterpoint, continues to be Response to Music” and a clinic Anne Dhu McLucas presented four used world wide, and an Italian edi- titled “Connecting Children’s Litera- different papers at four separate na- tion published by Edizioni Curci ap- ture to Music.” At the 2004 Wash- tional conferences: the Society for peared last fall. His tutorials for the ington Music Educators Conference, Ethnomusicology, College Music So- notation software Finale have been she gave a presentation titled “Chil- ciety, American Folklore Society, and updated for the 2004 edition and are dren’s Emotional Responsiveness the Royal Music Association (meet- being used in the U.S. and foreign to Music.” Paul also coordinated ing in Wales). The topics grew out of countries as well. Retirement has and facilitated an Early Childhood her Fulbright research in Scotland given him more time for composi- Lab—a series of six music classes for during her sabbatical, and/or the tion, including the song cycle Golden 12 families in the Eugene area, with work she is doing on oral traditions Apples of the Sun for soprano, tenor, children ages birth to three. of American music for a book cur- and harp which was premiered last rently underway on that topic. She November by Ann Tedards, Eric Sharon Paul conducted the Cali- also presented a paper on her oral Mentzel, and Laura Zaerr; a set of fornia All-State Mixed Chorus in tradition research at the Northwest variations on a Welsh folk tune for Sacramento in March, the ACDA

Walter Kennedy received a choreographic commission from dancer Heather Walter Kennedy and Klopchin, who is on faculty at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. He will cre- Helen McGehee ate a new solo for Klopchin that will be performed as part of his concert at the Hult Center’s Soreng Theatre this November. He spent much of the summer choreographing this concert (courtesy of a summer research award) with dancers in New York and Los Angeles who will come to Eugene for the event. This coming academic year also will be the third consecutive year that Kennedy travels to Randolph Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, VA as a guest artist-in-residence for several weeks of teaching modern dance and setting a new work to be performed in the school’s annual spring concert. During his first visit in 2002, Kennedy had the pleasure of reconnecting with modern dance luminary Helen McGehee, who, as a brilliant dancer with Martha Graham, originated roles in some of her major works, such as Clytem- nestra and Night Journey. McGehee was a faculty member at The Juilliard School when Kennedy was a student, and he remembers being quite intimi- dated and inspired by her as a fledgling dancer. McGehee is now retired, but her presence is strongly felt in the dance department at Randolph Macon. ◆ Walter Kennedy and Helen McGehee Jeffrey Stolet 11

All-Northwest Treble Honor Choir in Boise, and the NorCal Honor Choir KYR CHORAL WORK DEBUTS IN SCOTLAND in Chico, CA in February. She also For Robert Kyr, world music and as the American Robert Kyr, whose prepared the Eugene Symphony world peace are inseparable. His latest interpretation of his strong per- Chorus for their performances of the deep, profound commitment to both sonal commitment towards ‘waging Durufle Requiem and Beethoven’s is in full bloom with his latest choral peace’ was given its premiere....” Ninth Symphony with the Eugene work, A Time for Peace, a moving, Through the University of Ore- Symphony this past year. anti-war statement inspired by the gon’s Carlton Savage Endowment for war in Iraq, that had its debut in International Relations and Peace, Royce Saltzman, Oregon Bach Festi- March at St. Andrews in the Square Kyr directed a four-year project val cofounder and executive director, in Glasgow. Performing the composi- (1999-2003) that included “Waging has been named Outstanding Alum- tion was Scotland’s premier Peace Through Singing.” nus of the University of Southern vocal ensemble, Cappella For the latter, composers California Thornton School of Music. Nova. from 30 countries submitted He received the 2004 award in cer- A Time for Peace draws more than 700 original cho- emonies May 13 in Los Angeles and on a variety of texts—medi- ral works as part of an effort then spoke at the USC music school eval French prayers, ancient to stimulate the creation commencement on May 14. Saltz- Parthian hymns, Chinese of music on peace-related man received his doctorate from USC Zen poetry, the Bible, and texts. just before joining the UO faculty the Latin Mass—and relies “The waging of peace is in 1964. Saltzman is cofounder and on early musical structures. a dynamic process in which past president of the International A review in the Daily Telegraph, music has a crucial role to play,” Kyr Federation for Choral Music and past England’s major national newspaper, explains. “By performing and hear- president of the American Choral stated, “It is easy to fall under the ing music from around the world, we Directors Association. Presented spell of Kyr’s music—a comforting are taking an active part in promot- with Eugene’s “First Citizen” award and rich tonal sound with wide har- ing understanding—and ultimately in 1997, he also has received the Or- monies, the odd lemony dissonance peace—between the diverse peoples der of the Cross of Merit, Germany’s and gorgeously radiant moments for of humankind.” highest cultural honor, and has full choir....” “As a communal art,” he adds, served on the boards of music orga- In addition, an article in The “choral music is an especially mov- nizations in China, Israel, Venezuela, Scotsman noted, “As ever, Cappella ing way to experience the unity of all and Germany. Nova’s combination of Renaissance people. It has the power to bring us and contemporary was a rewarding together as peoples of all races, eth- Doug Scheuerell gave a solo tabla one, particularly with a composer nicities, and nationalities.” ◆ performance at the “Fun with Drums so interested in Renaissance forms from Around the World” children’s concert in Beall Hall. In June he per- formed a tabla solo during the gradu- Bassoonist Steve Vacchi participated and she joined a panel of other past ation ceremony of the UO Interna- in 35 performances since January, commission chairs who presented tional Studies Program. including work with the Oregon Mo- a tribute to the eleven years of the zart Players, Eugene Opera, Oregon commission’s existence. Stephen Stone, associate professor Bach Festival and Santa Fe ProMusi- emeritus, directed the Emerald City ca (NM). Following a return engage- Laura Zaerr premiered a set of Jazz Kings in an April program with ment with the Painted Sky Chamber Celtic lullabies scored for harp and the Eugene Ballet titled “Jitterbug, Music Festival (AZ), he was an in- orchestra in a Mother’s day concert Jive & Jazz!”, which featured chore- vited participant at the Longy Inter- with the Richmond Symphony in ography of big band numbers from national Baroque Institute (MA) and Virginia; the piece, When Twighlight the Les Brown, Benny Goodman, the Baroque Instrumental Programme Falls, was written and orchestrated Bobby Sherwood, Glen Gray, and of the Vancouver Early Music Pro- by Zaerr. The performance featured Count Basie libraries. Band members gramme (Canada). 17 harpists from the American Youth included several current and former Harp Ensemble, mostly high school- School of Music faculty and stu- Mary Lou Van Rysselberghe, senior ers fresh from a tour of Scotland, dents, including Steve Owen, Dave instructor emerita, traveled to Barce- on their way for the second time to Bender, Tim Clarke, Burnette Dillon, lona, Spain, for ISME’s Early Child- Carnegie Hall. ◆ Caleb Standafer, Nathan Waddell, hood Music Education Commission Nathan Turner, Glenn Bonney, and Conference in July. The theme was Devin Sanders. “The Musical Worlds of Children,” 12

Dance Pursuits. BARRY MCNABB & RICHARD SMITH Richard Smith (B.S. 1984) is a professor and chair of studio/jazz NAMED OUTSTANDING ALUMNI guitar at USC, and is an award-win- ning recording artist, performer, and Two UO alumni, one from music awarded more than $20 million to clinician. He has earned such ac- and one from dance, recieved the AIDS research and care facilities. For colades as Record of the Year (Tune Distinguished Alumnus Award at three years he has been chairman of Up Magazine), a nomination for Best Commencement ceremonies in June. the Callaway Award, the only peer Jazz Album of the Year (Ad Lib Mag- It was the first time the School of award given in the New York City azine), best new artist (Radio and Music has honored co-recipients. theatre community. Records Magazine) and three top five Barry McNabb (B.S. 1981) made He has taught master classes jazz albums. his professional debut with Bob throughout the world, and served on He has concertized with such art- Fosse in Dancin’, for which he also the faculties of the Royal Academy ists as Kirk Whalum, Marc Antoine, was the dance captain. He went of Dance, Academy of Musical and Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Dan on to work with Agnes DeMille, Dramatic Arts, and the UO’s Summer Siegel, Warren Hill, Bob Hope, and Juliet Prowse, Michael Bennett, Pe- Brian Bromberg, making numerous ter Genarro, Mike Ockrent, Harold OMINATIONS OUGHT visits to Asia, Canada, Europe, and Prince, and Gillian Lynne, also ap- N S the Caribbean. He has recorded on pearing in the original Broadway Alumni of the School of Mu- numerous record labels. casts of Me and My Girl and Phan- sic and Department of Dance are Smith is associate director of the tom of the Opera, and on TV for Sat- invited to submit nominations International Musicians Academy of urday Night Live and Late Nite with for the annual Distinguished Kuala Lumpur, and has taught mas- Conan O’Brien. Alumnus Award. ter classes throughout Europe, at the As a director and choreographer, Dean Foley confers with Musicians Academy, the Musicians his work has been seen in numerous an advisory committee to make Institute, University of North Texas, Off-Broadway, regional, interna- the final selection, but sugges- University of Oregon, in London, tional, and major New York theatres. tions for nominees are welcome. Hollywood, at the National Guitar His productions have garnered many Names and a brief summary of Summer Workshops, and the Interna- nominations and awards: Drama the candidates’ background and tional Assn. of Jazz Educators. ◆ Desk, Connecticut Critics, MAC, Bis- accomplishments may be sent tro, Barrymore, Emmy, and Premio or e-mailed to Dean Brad Foley (Spanish Tony, three times). ([email protected]) at the CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES McNabb was instrumental in the School of Music, preferably by development of Broadway Cares, November 1. SLATES 37TH SEASON a theatre charity that has to date The UO Chamber Music Series, under the watchful eye of direc- tor Janet Stewart, has announced a five-concert season for 2004–05. The guest artists, in order of their appear- ance, are: • St. Lawrence String Quartet per- forms on October 21. • The Ying Quartet will be paired with the Turtle Island Quartet in a collaborative concert with the Hult Center on November 11. • Philharmonia Quartett Berlin makes its first Eugene appearance on January 20. • The Paris Piano Trio performs on February 15. • Concertante, a young chamber ensemble founded by Juilliard gradu- PHOTO BY LAURA LITTLEJOHN BY PHOTO ates, performs on March 3. Dean Brad Foley (center) poses with Distinguished Alumnus winners Barry A season brochure is available by McNabb (left) and Richard Smith (right). calling (541) 346-5678. ◆ 13

Kelly Kuo (B.A. 1996) played the summer. Last year, she presented ALUMNI harpsichord continuo for Opera Toru Takemitsu’s lecture recital at Pacific’s production of Cosi fan tutte the College Music Society national Karen Kammerer Cookson (B.Mus. in January and served as cover con- conference, and Music of Japan Fes- 1961, M.M. 1966, Doctoral Fellow ductor for its spring productions tival at the University of Maryland. 1975) was elected to the Sharon of Candide and Pagliacci/Carmina Isshiki earned her D.M.A. in piano Springs (NY) Board of Education Burana. He accompanied soprano performance at the University of in 2003, and since then has as- Anna Christy in recital at Los An- Houston in 2001. She is now a fac- sisted the school in acquiring two geles’ Zipper Hall in January, and ulty member at the Ichimura Music more grand pianos—in addition to recently partnered with violinists School in New Jersey, where her stu- the new Yamaha C5 Grand and a Jeanne Evans (concertmaster of the dents often perform at Carnegie Hall new classroom upright purchased Opera Pacific Orchestra) and Ray- and Steinway Hall. through a fundraiser she chaired that mond Kobler (concertmaster of the “sold” piano keys and established Pacific Symphony) in recitals with Kathleen Widden Lavengood the School Music Fund. This Fund works by Brahms, Strauss, Franck, (B.Mus. 1998) received her master’s is now purchasing new instruments Vitali, and Tchaikovsky. This sum- degree from the University of Nevada for band students. In February 2004, mer he conducted excerpts from in Reno. She recently finished her Cookson was a guest teacher for pre- Carmen for Opera Pacific’s “Opera doctoral studies at Indiana Univer- school children in Anguilla, British Under the Stars” concert and served sity in Bloomington, and is working West Indies, working in the class- as cover conductor and pit keyboard- on her doctoral thesis. She recently rooms and preparing music materi- ist for Los Angeles Opera’s produc- was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship als for the teachers, many of whom tion of Sondheim’s A Little Night through the Canada to U.S. Fulbright were certified through the Early Music. program. Childhood Education department at nearby SUNY-Cobleskill. Cookson is Tomoko Isshiki (M.M. 1996, 1997) Andrea Reinkemeyer (B.Mus. 1999) also on Fundraising and Events Com- won a $1000 summer scholarship was commissioned by Jay Bordeleau mittees for the New Sharon Springs from the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, to compose Through Leaves for per- Library Project, and in her spare time and performed at the International cussion and tape; it was premiered is restoring a 1965 Sabathil two-man- Piano Festivals in Spain this Continued next page ual/five pedal harpsichord for use by the school and local musicians. She is also working with music teachers and local pianists to plan a Piano HAVE WE HEARD FROM YOU LATELY? Jubilee in 2009 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the pianoforte with a series of school concerts, lectures, 9/04 UO School of Music & Dance Alumni and guest artists. WHAT’S UP? NAME______Class of ______Dan Siegel (B.S. 1976) just re- leased his 16th solo album, which Degree______is currently at Comments______number 26 on ______Radio & Re- ______cords Smooth ______Jazz Chart and ______Number 35 on the Billboard ______Contemporary My current address: (please print) This is a change of address Jazz Chart. He is Address______planning to sup- City______State______Zip______port the record with a U.S. tour this summer and an Phone (day)______(eve)______Asian tour in September as well as ____ I have more news to share! Call me for a more complete update. dates in South Africa and Australia. He currently lives in the L.A. area. (For more biographical information, You may also send your alumni news to Ledger Lines via e-mail c/o editor go to www.dansiegelmusic.com) Scott Barkhurst at [email protected] 14

ALUMNI, continued plication in a new paradigm for mu- since 1998 and was appointed to the sic education. Burrows teaches guitar OMP Board of Directors last season. during his multi-media, multi-per- and jazz ensembles at Delta Com- Jantzi performed an all-J. S. Bach cussion recital, “More Than Now” in munity Music School, and teaches organ concert for the Oregon Bach Ann Arbor, MI. This work, as well music appreciation at Douglas Col- Festival—the fifth consecutive year as the concert premiere of Where All lege in Vancouver, BC. He recently he has performed for the Organ Inter- Life Dies for tape, was performed released his fifth and sixth CDs as ludes series. Jantzi also continues to during the University of Michigan leader on the Third Rail Music label: perform for the Central Presbyterian Electronic Music Studios’ 40th an- Plan on Stan with the Jared Burrows Church’s annual Lenten Organ Medi- niversary micro-festival, “Eclectron- Trio and Sukha with the improvising tations, which he instituted in 1997. ica.” The latter piece was the result ensemble Burrows/Reed/MacDonald. The Eugene Opera Company has ap- of a commission from artist Patricia He also is organizing the Third An- pointed Jantzi as Chorus Master. Olynyk for a short electronic piece nual Freedom Festival of Improvised to be incorporated into her artist’s Music, performing North Indian mu- Sonya Lawson (Ph.D. 2002) will be book, “Patterns of Expression for sic with tabla player Dr. Hari Pal and assistant professor of music history the Humanbird.” Other recent proj- Rajasthani singer Shashi Lata Virk, and viola at Westfield State College ects include the composition of the and playing in the Vancouver Inter- in Massachusetts this fall. She also soundtrack for Carol Jacobsen’s Cen- national Jazz Festival. will be a member of the Westfield sorious, a non-profit video project Chamber Players, a clarinet, viola, on censorship and women artists John Jantzi (Ph.D. 2002) was ap- and piano faculty trio. She taught that premiered at the Ceres Gallery pointed music director of the Eugene viola for her second summer at the in New York City last spring. Reink- Gleemen, the oldest continuous arts Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan. emeyer recently received a Rackham organization in Eugene. After two pre-doctoral fellowship from the successful seasons, membership is Keith Kirchoff (B.Mus. 2003) is a University of Michigan for her dis- growing, quality is improving, and master’s student at the New England sertation project, a new work for attendance is soaring. Jantzi started Conservatory of Music. In April, symphony orchestra that transcribes the Gleemen’s first annual Valentine Kirchoff premiered Mathew McCon- into music the stark visual elements Sweethearts Ball, which attracted nell’s Concerto for Toy Piano with of Pacific Northwest photographs more than 450 guests last year. Be- the Toyland Orchestra in Boston. The which chronicle the re-absorption of sides his teaching position in the work was commissioned by Kirchoff, human industry into nature. theory department at the School of and it is only the second concerto for Music, Jantzi also is an accomplished toy piano ever written; the first was Jared Burrows (M.Mus. 2000) com- local organist, following years of per- by Aaron Jay Kernis in 2002. ◆ pleted his Ph.D. in Arts Curriculum formance and study in Europe. Last Development and Implementation November, he was the featured per- in the Faculty of Education at Simon former of two Handel concerti for a Fraser University. His doctoral thesis special benefit concert with the Ore- develops theories of cognition in im- gon Mozart Players (OMP). Jantzi has provised performance and their ap- been a member of the OMP orchestra

Don Addison (Ph.D. 1998) serves on the Board of Directors of the “Wisdom of the Elders” public radio Native Ameri- can cultural program series, based in Portland and in its third season of production. He continues to teach Native American languages and courses in anthropology and ethnic studies in Native American studies at both Lane and Chemeketa Community Colleges. He also teaches ethnomusicology at Portland Community College and seminars in Native American and African music each summer at the UO. Last December Addison taught Native American drum- ming at the Native American Baha’i Institute on the Navajo Reservation in Houck, AZ. In April, he performed Native American drumming and provided Navajo Prayers and Sacred Songs for the opening of Eugene’s new Raptor Center (for rehabilitation of injured wild animals and birds). As a finale, a fully-recovered redtail hawk was released back into the wild after Addison sang a “Prayer for the Home” in Navajo, since the bird was flying home. Addison led a workshop in Washington State on “Native American Religions and the Baha’i Faith.” Radio KBOO in Portland inter- viewed him for the third time this year, where he performed Native American drumming and singing in Navajo, La- kota, S’Klallam, Cherokee, Catawba, Cree, and Seneca languages. Addison coordinated the Umista Native American “Rights of Passage” student summer academy, now in its third successful season at Lane Community College (LCC). Addison serves on the faculty editorial board for LCC’s publication The Community College Moment, which received the prestigious Innovation of the Year award; for its spring 2004 issue, Addison provided the cover design with the word “Peace” written in five different Native American languages, and his article “Review of Lorintha Umtuch’s CD Entitled ‘Native American Style Baha’i Songs’” appears inside. 15

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Shop on the UO campus during the passion was music, and when she IN MEMORIAM 1950s. Renfro was a drummer and retired from teaching she began to bandleader for nearly 30 years, and study the piano in earnest. She was Leonard John died April 7 from in- led a six-piece dance orchestra near a patron of the arts and supported juries received in a fall. He was 77. Eugene’s Big Y; they performed at the the UO and many local musical or- He graduated from the University of Elks, Eugene Country Club, Eugene ganizations. Before leaving Eugene Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree Hotel, and other venues. He wrote in 1999, she and her husband set in music, and later attended the UO, many of the arrangements. He was up a piano maintenance fund at the where he received a master’s degree a lifetime member of the American School of Music. Survivors include in music. He worked as a band teach- Federation of Musicians. Memorial her husband; a son, Ted; a daughter, er at Roosevelt, Cal Young, Halsey, contributions may be made to the Holly; a brother, Jake; and a sister, and Spencer Butte middle schools, at UO School of Music or to Hospice Octavia. Memorial contributions may Sheldon High School, and as a vol- Partners in San Luis Obispo. be made to the Oregon Bach Festival unteer at Walterville Elementary. He or to the Ted and Mary Stern Fund at performed with the Eugene Sympho- Mary Stern, a long-time friend of the UO School of Music. ny Orchestra, the Eugene Symphonic the School of Music, died Jan. 18 Band, and Oregon Bandmasters. He in Los Angeles of congestive heart Linda Jane Wells Wickes of Eugene was named an All-American Band- failure. She was 88. Mary was a died Feb. 15 from injuries in a fall. master in 2003 by the Northwest descendant of composer Antonio She was 76. She studied music at Bandmaster Association. Memo- Capuzzi, a contemporary of Mozart. Stevens College in Missouri, and rial contributions may be made to She received a teaching certificate graduated from the Robert D. Clark the Music Ministry at First Baptist from Philadelphia Teacher’s College Honors College with a master’s de- Church in Eugene or the Eugene and a bach-elor’s degree in education gree in music from the UO. She was Symphonic Band for scholarships. from Temple University. In 1948, a longtime Suzuki violin teacher in she and her husband, Dr. Theodore Eugene. She was a violinist with the Darrell Renfro died June 26 of Stern, moved to Eugene, where he Eugene Symphony and founded and age-related causes. He was 89. He became a professor of anthropol- directed the Eugene Strings Celebra- studied music at the UO and left ogy at the UO. Mary made her mark tion. Memorial contributions may be one term short of graduation to join on the local youth as an innovative made to the former Easter Seals Pool, a big band touring the western U.S. teacher at Willagillespie and Condon now known as the Stewart Aquatic He also operated Renell’s Sandwich elementary schools. Her lifelong Center in Eugene. ◆ OREGON JAZZ CELEBRATION COMING EVENTS The all-day jazz event will be held For more information about January 22, in conjunction with Lane UO School of Music programs, BAGBY RESIDENCY Community College’s jazz program. events, and faculty, Noted early music specialist Benja- check our web site: min Bagby and his ensemble Se- SAM CONFERENCE music.uoregon.edu quen-tia are in residence at the music The School of Music hosts the na- school October 7–12, with a concert tional meeting of the Society for on October 18. Bagby returns Febru- American Music, February 16–20, The University of Oregon is an equal ary 12–17 for a second residency. also featuring composer-in-residence opportunity, affirmative action institu- Pauline Oliveros. tion committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with HOMECOMING CONCERT MUSIC TODAY FESTIVAL Disabilities Act. This publication will Friday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. be made available in accessible formats The School of Music’s biennial upon request. celebration of 20th and 21st century RILLING RESIDENCY music, February 16–23. Grammy-winning artistic director of the Oregon Bach Festival is in resi- MENC NORTHWEST dence at the music school October Northwest Music Educators’ confer- 26–31, culminating in a free concert ence will be in Bellevue, Washington, at the Hult Center on October 31. February 17–20. OMEA CONFERENCE Oregon Music Educators gather at the Eugene Hilton for the annual conference, January 14–16.

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