Endowed Funds at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance as of January 2017 George A. and David S. Abbott Memorial Endowed Scholarship Endowed in 2011 by Alberta Albert in memory of her husband and his son to provide scholarship support with a preference to students with need who are studying the trumpet. Morton J. Achter Musicology Research Fund Endowed in 2016 to provide support for a doctoral student for research expenses above and beyond tuition, room, and board. Actors’ Equity Association/Alan Eisenberg Award in Musical Theatre Endowed in 2006, in honor of this retiring Actors’ Equity Association Executive Director, to provide a meaningful award to a talented graduating senior in musical theatre. William Albright Scholarship Endowed in 2006 by family members in memory of William Albright to support music students majoring in composition. Arthur W. and Judith L. Angood Marching Band Scholarship Provides undergraduate merit scholarships to members of the Michigan Marching Band. Appearance Fund Endowed in 1998 to pay for the expense of formal and informal concert and concert tour apparel for student members of the Men’s Glee Club. Patricia Joy Arden Scholarship Endowed in 2003 by family and friends in memory of Patricia Arden (1952 BM and 1953 MM, Piano) to provide scholarships for piano performance majors. Patricia Joy Arden Undergraduate Scholarship Endowed in 2006 by Bruce Arden in memory of his wife, Patricia, to provide need-based scholarships for undergraduate piano performance majors. Armbruster Fund Endowed in 1993 by Margo Halsted in honor of her parents, Anthony Charles and Rose Buzan Armbruster, to benefit the Burton Tower Carillon program. Lloyd H. and Virginia L. Arnold Music Scholarship Endowed in 1997 by the bequest of Lloyd and Virginia (1936 BA, LS&A) Arnold for scholarships. Shirley and Donald Axon Dance Scholarship Endowed in 1987 by Donald and Shirley (1977 MA, LS&A) Axon to provide scholarships for outstanding students in the Department of Dance. James L. Babcock Scholarship Endowed in 1912 by bequest to provide scholarships for students showing musical achievement, excellent scholarship and outstanding character. Edwina Uhl Babst Memorial Scholarship Endowed in 1963 by this amateur concert pianist’s husband, Earl D. Babst (1894 Law), to recognize an outstanding music student. Beverly Franzblau Baker Scholarship Endowed in 1997 by this alumna (1955 BM, Music Education) to provide scholarship support for a gifted graduate piano performance major. Newart B. Baloyan Music Scholarship Endowed in 1984 by bequest to provide scholarships to the Interlochen All-State program. Esther Barnard Graduate Scholarship Endowed by bequest in 1993 to provide scholarships for graduate students in music. Norman E. & Mary E. Barnett Endowed Scholarship in Music In recognition of Mary Barnett, support is provided for a student majoring in voice performance, with preference shown to graduate students specializing in opera. In recognition of Norman E. Barnett, support is provided for a student majoring in a wind instrument, with preference being given to a student majoring in horn performance. Hannah Catherine Beaver Scholarship Endowed by bequest in 1986 by Dr. Carl F. Beaver, a psychiatrist and accomplished organist, to provide scholarships for out-of-state music students. Eric A. Becher Marching Band Scholarship Endowed in 1997 by Donald R. Shepherd in honor of this former conductor of the Michigan Marching Band to provide scholarships for Marching Band students. Ralph P. Beebe Enrichment Fund Endowed in 2011 by bequest to provide discretionary funds for the Department of Theatre & Drama. Jean Bell Endowed Scholarship Endowed in 2002 from the estate of Jean Bell to provide a scholarship for one newly admitted freshman. Merton & Gladys Bell Marching Band Scholarship Endowed in 2012 for members of the Michigan Marching Band who are undergraduate students and have completed one or more years in the band. Helga & Jerry Bilik Fund for Need-Based Aid Endowed in 2006 to provide need-based scholarships. Irene Bychinsky Bendler Award in Theatre Performance Endowed in 1996 by the bequest of this U-M alumna (1931 BA, SA&A) and awarded to outstanding students in theatre performance. Irene Bychinsky Bendler Award in Theatre Production Endowed in 1996 by bequest and awarded to outstanding students in theatre production. Helga & Jerry Bilik/William Revelli Music Education Scholarship Endowed in 1995 by Helga and Jerry Bilik (1955 BM, Music Education, 1961 MM, Composition) in memory of Professor Emeritus Dr. Revelli to provide support for a needy and deserving music education major. Maurice & Linda Binkow Endowed Scholarship in Voice Endowed in 1996 by Linda and Maurice (1954 BA, Political Science) Binkow, long-time friends of the School, to provide scholarship support to an undergraduate student majoring in voice performance. Scott Boerma Marching Band Scholarship Endowed in 2013 by Donald R. Shepherd to honor this former director of the Michigan Marching Band for scholarships for members of the marching band. Eugene Bossart Endowed Scholarship Endowed in 1983 by this late Professor Emeritus to provide a scholarship to a student in accompanying/chamber music or piano. Eugene Bossart Prize Endowed in 1991 by Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Wu in honor of this long-time faculty member for the winner of the annual concerto competition sponsored by the Campus Orchestra. Jessie Phillips Bourquin Scholarship Award Endowed in 1978 by the children of Mrs. Bourquin to provide scholarship support to deserving piano students. Paul C. Boylan Collegiate Professorship Endowed in 1999 by Jean and Charles Walgreen (1928 PHC, Pharmacy) and friends and colleagues of this lolong- time dean. Florence G. & Stewart L. Brams Scholarship Endowed by the late Florence Brams in 1989 in memory of her husband for scholarships to students. Carl & Isabelle Brauer Scholarship in Music Endowed in 1989 by these long-time friends of the School of Music to provide scholarship support for outstanding students in musical theatre. Brehm Endowed Fellowship in Choral Conducting Endowed in 2011 by William and Delores Brehm to award fellowships to masters’ students in choral conducting. Brehm Endowed Prize in Choral Composition Endowed in 2011 by William and Delores Brehm to support annual awards to SMTD students who write the best new work for chamber choir, to be judged by choral and composition faculty, under the direction of the Dean. Brehm Endowed Prize in Instrumental Composition Endowed in 2015 by William and Dee Brehm for SMTD students who write the best new instrumental work. Brehm Endowed Commission for Choral Works Endowed in 2011 by William and Delores Brehm to commission new choral works by established composers to be premiered by the SMTD. Dale and Nancy Briggs Chamber Music Endowed Enrichment Fund Established in 2004 and endowed in 2006 to support program and/or scholarship needs in chamber music. Joseph Brinkman Memorial Scholarship in Piano Endowed in 1961 by family and friends in memory of this Professor of Piano, head of the Department of Piano until his death in 1960, to provide scholarship support for graduate students in piano. Veronica Wallace Britton Scholarship Endowed in 1992 by Allen P. Britton for scholarship support. Allen P. Britton Scholarship Fund in Music Education Endowed in 1983 by various donors to honor Dean Emeritus Allen Britton and provide scholarship support for a doctoral student in music education; in the absence of suitable candidates the income may be used for the assistance of doctoral students in any musical field. Browne Family GSI Endowed Scholarship Endowed in 1997 by Robert Browne (1948 BA, LS&A; 1952 DDS; 1959 MS, Dent) and his family to fund a Graduate Student Instructor position with the Michigan Marching Band. Jane Byant Scholarship Endowed by bequest in 1989 to provide scholarships for students. Suzanne Butch Fund Endowed in 2000 by this friend of dance to be used for scholarships or program enhancements as determined by the chair of the Department of Dance. Evelyn O. Bychinsky Award for Musicians of Promise in Carillon or Organ Endowed in 2015 from the estate of Wilfred A. Bychinsky to provide support for carillon or organ students. S. Eugene Bychinsky Award for Outstanding Achievement by String Musicians Endowed in 2015 from the estate of Wilfred A. Bychinsky to provide scholarship support for string students. A. Elaine Bychinsky Award in Music Endowed in 1996 by the bequest of Irene Bychinsky Bendler and awarded to non-music majors who are studying at the school or participating in one of the school’s ensembles. A. Elaine Bychinsky Award for Performers of Promise in Dance Endowed in 2015 from the estate of Wilfred A. Bychinsky to provide scholarship support for dance students. George Cacioppo Memorial Fund Established in 1984 by friends and former students to promote and preserve Cacioppo’s music through the performance, publication, and recording of his music and through the encouragement of young composers Cairn Endowed Scholarship Provides need-based undergraduate scholarships for students in musical theatre. Robert L. Carr Scholarship Provides scholarships for the Department of Musical Theatre. Catherine Nadon Gabrion Carignan Scholarship Endowed in 2014 by this professor emerita of music education to provide scholarships for students pursuing a degree in general/choral music education. Carrigan Memorial Graduate Fellowship Endowed by bequest in 2008 to support the fellowship award of a distinguished graduate student. Carrigan Memorial Visiting Lecturer Fund Endowed by bequest in 2008 to support annual distinguished visiting scholars to present lectures open to faculty, students, and the public. Ava Comin Case Scholarship in Piano Endowed in 1965 in memory of this Professor of Piano (1929–1964) by her husband, colleagues, friends, and former students to provide scholarships to piano majors. Mary Alice Case Fund Endowed by bequest in 1996 from this alumna (1928 BA, LS&A; 1939 MM, Public School Music) to provide scholarship assistance. George Cavender Marching Band Scholarship Endowed by Donald R. Shepherd in honor of this former conductor of the Michigan Marching Band to provide scholarships for Marching Band students.