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For Alumni, Friends & the Community
September 2009
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Dear Friends:
Welcome to Boyer's new quarterly newsletter for alumni, friends and the community. For those of you not yet on Boyer's email list, I encourage you to sign up online which will assist in our efforts to effectively save resources and reduce printed materials. It only takes a moment and you'll then be up-to-date with events, performances and alumni highlights. Just visit our homepage and click on "join our email list."
I also encourage Boyer alumni to visit MyOwlSpace to stay in touch with fellow alums, make a donation or find out about the many events taking place at Temple.
We recently opened a new annex adjacent to Presser Hall, including state-of-the art classrooms, teaching studios and practice rooms. I hope you get a chance to visit campus and see the new facility, as well as the beautiful atrium entrance shared by Boyer and the Tyler School of Art. Thanks to the Theodore Presser Foundation, Immordino family and other donors for their support of this project that will benefit our students.
We continue to seek funding to complete improvements, which will add additional practice rooms and a recording studio. If you are interested in supporting this important endeavor, please contact the Boyer Development office at 215-204-5689.
As always, thank you for your support of our students and your alma mater.
With warm regards,
Robert T. Stroker
Dean
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BOYER COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Boyer has joined an orchestral consortium to commission a work by jazz great Dave Brubeck and his son Chris. Ansel Adams: America includes the projection of photographs chronicling Adams’ life and work. The piece will receive its Philadelphia premiere by the Temple University Orchestra at the Kimmel Center on March 21, 2010 at 3:00 pm. The exclusive New York premiere will take place at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on April 9 at 8:00 pm. Also on the program, celebrating the American cultural landscape, is a second commission by Grammy-nominated composer and arranger Bill Cunliffe for orchestra, jazz combo and solo trumpet -- to be performed by Terell Stafford -- as well as works by Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber. Tickets on sale in January. Watch for updates.
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Dean Robert T. Stroker is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rollo Dilworthas associate professor of choral music education. Dr. Dilworth comes to Boyer from North Park University in Chicago where he was associate professor of music and director of choral activities and music education. He is a preeminent scholar in choral music education, having written over 70 compositions, authored numerous articles and conducted all-state honors choirs and school choirs at conferences in the US, Australia, Korea and British Columbia.
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ALUMNI NEWS
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The choreography of Anne-Marie Mulgrew ('82) and Charles Tyson ('00) will be featured at the 2009 Dance Alumni Showcase Oct. 2, 7:30 PM and Oct. 3, 2:30 and 7:30 PM, Conwell Dance Theater. Mulgrew's Salt, investigates sensations, memories and rituals associated with historical uses of salt. Tyson's company, Underground Dance Works, celebrating its 10th year, will present Whispers In My Left Ear/Salt Over My Left Shoulder. Conwell Dance Theater. Tickets at Liacouras Center, 800-298-4200
Daniel Abrahams (BMusEd ’93) was the inaugural recipient of the MENC Teaching Music Award in Concert Band in June.
Conrad Korsch (BM Jazz Performance, '94) released his debut CD, "Live Love Leave" on CD Baby.
Patrick Hughes (BM Jazz Performance, '05) debut CD of original tunes is available at herevibe.com
Thomas Hong (MM Choral Conducting, '97) has been appointed assistant conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony
Kevin Eisensmith (DMA. '94) was elected President of the International Trumpet Guild. He is a trumpet professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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OTHER NEWS
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Janet M. Yamron Scholarship Fund
We are pleased to announce a new scholarship fund to honor Janet M. Yamron, who recently retired from the Boyer College faculty after 43 years. Once endowed, the fund will provide annual support for an undergraduate junior who has demonstrated high academic achievement, talent in conducting and an interest in graduate studies in choral music education. Make a donation or mail a check to:
Temple University/Janet M. Yamron Scholarship Fund
c/o Boyer College of Music and Dance
1938 Liacouras Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Diamond Marching Band Gathering Oct. 17
The annual Alumni Band welcomes band alumni to gather for fellowship, a brief rehearsal, and a performance during half-time at the Homecoming Game. (215) 204-8321 or Diamond Bands for information.
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Temple University Opera Theater announces its 2009-10 season: Lee Hoiby's A Month in the Country, Dec. 4, 7:30 and Dec. 6, 3:00. Leoš Janácek's A Cunning Little Vixen, April 23 & 25. Ticket information.
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Boyer has collaborated with WHYY Channel 12 for a new series titled Creative Campus, featuring videos of performances by faculty and students from local colleges. The video segments are being shown in between programs on Channel 12.
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The Arts & Quality Research Center received a grant from Exelon to continue its innovative songwriting program Hear our Voices for local students.
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Upcoming Performances
Visit our website for program details, location and ticketing information.
Oct. 2, 7:30 - TU Orchestra at Haverford School
Oct. 13, 7:30 - Temple U. Concert Choir, Rock Hall
Oct. 16, noon - Temple Ambler, Charles Abramovic, piano
Oct. 26, 7:30 - Charles Abramovic, piano, Rock Hall
Oct. 28, 7:30 - TU Singers, Chorale, Women's Choir, Mitten
Oct. 30/31, 7:30 & 2:30 - Kariamu & Co., Conwell Hall
Nov. 1, 3:00 - TU Orchestra, Upper Darby Performing Arts
Nov. 22, 4:00 - Concert Choir/Chamber Orch, Holy Trinity
Dec. 1, 7:30 - Temple Jazz Bands, Kimmel Center
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Send alumni news to Tara Webb Duey at webbduey@temple.edu
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