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Alumni, Parents & Families

-In Memory of George Parks
-In Memory of Billy Taylor
-Keeping in Touch
-Music Education Alumni Mentoring Network
-How You Can Help

DOWNLOAD: 2011 FANFARE Newsletter (pdf, 6.6MB) or
Spring 2012 Events Calendar (printed version, pdf, 3.8MB)

Download previous FANFARE Newsletters (pdf): 2008  2009  2010


In memory of

George N. Parks

1953-2010

Link to UMass Amherst Memorial webpage: Remembering George Parks

Click to see photos from the George Parks Tribute Event, October 16, 2010


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Jazz Great & UMass Professor
DR. BILLY TAYLOR
passed away on Dec. 28, 2010

Click to see obituaries in:
Daily Hampshire Gazette

New York Times
Billy Taylor's website
PBS NewsHour Video Tribute

 

Keeping in Touch

Download the 2011 edition of FANFARE, (pdf, 6.6MB) the newsletter of the Department of Music & Dance.

Click here to download our Spring 2012 Concert Calendar (pdf, 3.8MB), filled with over 50 events including student ensembles, faculty and guest artist recitals, dance concerts, and special events. Or, for the most up-to-date information, see our Web Calendar at www.umass.edu/music/eventcalendar.

To receive our Concert Calendar, annual Fanfare newsletter, and other occasional Departmental announcements, please send your postal and/or email address to Marilyn Kushick, mkushick@music.umass.edu or Eric Roth, eroth@music.umass.edu.

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Music Education Alumni Mentoring Network

The Department's Music Education Program continues to support alumni regardless of when they graduated. The "Music Education Alumni Mentoring Network" provides a way for alumni to maintain a professional connection with UMass and each other in support of their success as music teachers. General information about teaching, job notices, best teaching practices, and professional support are shared and provided via email exchanges and personal conferences. Started and directed by Professor Ben Smar, the Network is only in its infancy. New initiatives are in the works to provide opportunities for alumni and current undergraduates to connect (Reality Check), as well as to improve interaction through online resources (UMass Music Education Forum).

Alumni interested in linking with the Network can send an email to Ben Smar at bsmar@acad.umass.edu.


How You Can Help

Please consider making a gift to the Department of Music & Dance. Click here to see how easy it is to make a gift. Thank you so much for your support!

 

DR. BILLY TAYLOR VIDEO TRIBUTE:

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