ARMITAGE – THOMAS COLE ARMITAGE SCHOLARSHIP The Thomas Cole Armitage Scholarship was established through a generous gift from the estate of Florence Armitage “Tage” Showell. The scholarship benefits students who possess excellent piano abilities and demonstrate financial need. Tage was a fifth generation Montanan, the daughter of public school teacher Florence Armitage Adams and legendary UM athlete and track coach Harry F. Adams. She began playing piano at a young age, was a champion youth tennis player, and graduated from Missoula County High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Minnesota, a master’s degree in music from the University of Montana, and became a respected and longtime piano teacher in Missoula. In addition to Missoula, she lived in Illinois, New Jersey, New York City and in Germany, where she studied piano with Walter Gieseking. ARMSTRONG – STEVEN ARMSTRONG AND LINNEA GHILARDI MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP Steve Armstrong and Linnea Ghilardi are pleased to award a scholarship to a UM musician. Steve graduated from UM in 1973, with a degree in history and political science. He performed in many performance ensembles during those years, where he developed lifelong friendships with fellow performers. Steve always felt that the fine arts and music were the glue that made his UM experience rewarding. Steve’s wife, Linnea, came to know UM while completing her requirements for Montana teacher’s and administrator’s certificates. She has enough credits from UM that she is designated an alum. While Steve was playing with a number of groups in Helena, Linnea would sit behind the trombones and sometimes dance with old-timers. She enjoyed the role of “groupie” for the Helena Big Band, the Merley Combo, the Blackie Nelson Group, the Helena Symphony, and others. The Alumni Marching Band added another venue for Steve and Linnea’s continued enjoyment and appreciation of the University community. It was during Homecoming that Steve and Linnea began to think of creating a scholarship for music students. They wanted the scholarship to reflect their interest in percussion. With the excellent percussion legacy at UM, including Steve’s participation in the Alumni Marching Band, they wanted to award a young percussionist who would add to that legacy. Steve and Linnea placed UM in their estate plan with a gift that will support music students for years. Not content to wait, they also gave a monetary gift to begin the scholarship process while they were still young enough to share in it. BELL - DEANE AND LAURIE MUTCH BELL SCHOLARSHIP The Deane and Laurie Mutch Bell Scholarship was established in September, 1995 when Deane Bell and Laurie Mutch Bell founded an endowment to honor outstanding students in Pharmacy and Music Education. BIRNEL - DEANN L. BIRNEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP This fund was established in 2006 by Dr. Deann L. Birnel of Missoula. As a 1994 graduate of UM in violin performance and chemistry, the talent scholarship is intended to provide at least $1,000 annually to a deserving student who is a string instrument player. BLEGEN - DOROTHY AND HALWARD BLEGEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Dr. and Mrs. Halward Blegen were leaders in the cultural life of Missoula for many years. Mrs. Blegen served as concertmistress in the first Missoula Symphony Orchestra, while Dr. Blegen was a member of the Symphony Board. Their daughters, Judith and Barbara, received their early musical training from UM music faculty members and continued their studies at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Judith sang leading roles with The Metropolitan Opera Company and guest performed with other major opera companies throughout the world, while Barbara concertized widely as a pianist under Columbia Artists Management. Funding for the Blegen Memorial Scholarship comes as a result of Judith’s and Barbara’s Missoula recital appearances and additional generous contributions, and is given in loving memory of their parents. BLEGEN - JUDITH AND BARBARA BLEGEN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Established in 2005 by Judith Blegen and her husband, Raymond Gniewek, this endowment honors the talents and careers of Judith and her sister, Barbara. While not alumna of UM, they grew up in Missoula and studied under UM faculty before studying at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. The scholarship is to be given to deserving students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts who are studying voice or piano at UM. Judith has had leading roles with The Metropolitan Opera and has guest performed with other major opera companies throughout the world. Barbara concertized widely as a pianist under Columbia Artists management and lived in New York City for many years. She moved back to Missoula in 2006. A retiree from The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Raymond was an acclaimed violinist and concertmaster. BOYD - LANCE BOYD JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP The Lance Boyd Scholarship was established by the friends, former students, and colleagues of UM Professor Lance Boyd at the time of his retirement. Boyd influenced hundreds of young musicians throughout the UM community and beyond, though his excellence in teaching and at the helm of the UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival. Lance and his wife, UM Professor Fern Glass Boyd, have provided additional support to ensure that the scholarship continues to enrich the University of Montana School of Music and the Jazz program.
BOYER – JANET AND CANDICE BOYER SCHOLARSHIP Janet Boyer studied piano for 15 years and singing for eight years, playing leading roles in several operas at UM, under the direction of John Lester and Dr. Firman H. Brown and performed at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. She moved to Washington D.C. to join her husband who was appointed to the US Army band. She was chosen to perform with the Washington Opera, and as a soloist with the Choral Arts Society, among other groups. She was soloist at the Washington Hebrew congregation and sang for the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Janet was chosen to go to Tanglewood for the Music Theaters Project and sang in the Bernstein Mass, which was commissioned for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and went on tour with the production, singing for four weeks at the Metropolitan Opera. Janet took a 10 year hiatus from her professional singing career to raise her children. She then returned to singing, joining the Lyric Opera of Chicago and spending 14 years with the Chicago Symphony, Grant Park Symphony, Chicago Opera Theatre and Temple Kol Ami. During this time, she taught music to children and gave voice lessons at Hinsdale Central High School. Candice Boyer earned a degree in Music Education, with honors, from the University of Montana (‘73). Music was a constant in her life, instilled by her mother and older sisters. She began piano lessons in third grade, violin lessons in fifth grade, and voice lessons during her freshman year in high school. She attended UM as a voice major and violin minor. In high school, she was fortunate to study violin with Eugene Andre, and voice with John Lester and continued through the college with these amazing teachers. She had numerous violin and vocal solos throughout high school and college, participated in the symphony, string quartets, opera workshop and other musical activities. When she was 19, Candice’s mother lost her 14-year battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Candice struggled to cope with the loss; she went to live with her father and her-step mother in Chicago. Candice gave her father a quick education in the life of a teenager who was lost, grief stricken, confused, and rebellious. Soon his patience wore thin and he sent Candice to live with her sister in Billings, MT, where she completed a year at Rocky Mountain College before returning to UM to finish her degree. Candice has few regrets, but the one regret that stands out is that she was unable to professionally pursue her love of music. Candice is so grateful that she is able to participate in helping a student pursue their dream, with the hope they will continue with their God-given gift. BOYER - MARION BOYER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP The Marion Boyer Scholarship, established by her daughter, Janet Boyer, reflects the tremendous gratitude that Janet feels for her mother’s understanding of the importance of the arts. Marion Berg Boyer studied dramatic arts and qualified to teach drama. After graduating Teachers College, she moved from Minnesota to Chicago and returned to school to become a registered nurse. Marion worked for Presbyterian Hospital, today known as Rush Presbyterian, in Chicago. In 1955, Marion moved to Missoula with her three daughters ages 14, 10 and 5. Soon after arriving here, Marion was diagnosed with cancer and was told she had only three months to live. Even so, she enrolled Janet, age 10, in piano lessons with the late J. George Hummel and later in voice lessons with John Lester. She drove Janet to and from the University for all of her lessons. Thankfully, Marion lived an additional 14 years until her death in 1969. A devoted mother and advocate of the arts, Marion attended all of the concerts and operas in which Janet participated while she was a student at the University of Montana. Janet graduated from UM in 1970 with a degree in music. She enjoyed a career as an opera and concert singer as well as a voice teacher. She feels indebted to her mother and teachers. This fund is her way of giving back by supporting talented music (voice) majors. CARAS - GEORGE AND LOUISE CARAS FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP This fund was established by George and Louise Caras in 2000 to provide scholarships for deserving students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. A member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, George Caras attended UM in 1942-43 and in 1946. Louise graduated from UM with a bachelor’s degree in pre-law in 1951 and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and Mortar Board. CARAS - JAMES CARAS FAMILY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP This fund was established by James and Donna Caras of Missoula in 2013. The Caras family believes that the arts are essential to society, and this scholarship, along with the James D. Caras Family Scholarship in Theatre, was created to support the dedication and excellence of UM Performing Arts students. CARDELL – MARY CARDELL MOORE AND ROBERT & FLORENCE CARDELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC The Mary Cardell Moore and Robert and Florence Cardell Memorial Scholarship in Music was established in 1999 by the estate of Mary Cardell Moore, in memory of Mary and her parents, Robert and Florence. Mary earned her bachelor’s degree in French from UM in 1930. Her generous bequest has allowed a number of music students to continue their education at UM. CARLSON - CARLSON MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP In memory of Ruth and Dwight Carlson, the Carlson Music Scholarship provides at least three awards annually to worthy and deserving music students who demonstrate an interest in, and aptitude for, music. Special consideration is to be given for students from Cascade County.
COWAN - JOHN R. COWAN, JR. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP A native of Hobson, MT, John Cowan earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in music from the UM and enjoyed an active, productive life as a musician and real estate professional. Prior to his death in 1999, Mr. Cowan included, in his will, the students and faculty at his alma mater. As a result of this generous financial gift an endowment was established to fund, in perpetuity, scholarships for deserving UM music students. CRAIGHEAD - KATE JOHNSON CRAIGHEAD SCHOLARSHIP IN PIANO This scholarship was established in 1985 by Katherine Craighead in memory of her mother, Kate. Kate was deeply interested in music and was a talented pianist in her own right. Her husband, Dr. Edwin Boone Craighead, was President of the University of Montana from 1912 to 1915. This award is given to an outstanding pianist, majoring in music. CROCKETT - JOHN AND JEAN CROCKETT, KATHERINE CROCKETT DAVIS, AND MARGERY CROCKETT TEDE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP This fund was established by the estate of Margery Crockett Tede to honor her parents and sister and her UM connections. Margery’s parents, John and Jean, were non-degree alumni of the UM in 1927 and 1926, respectively. Margery’s sister Katherine attended UM from 1952-54. Margery enrolled in a music conservatory in St. Louis for two years. She then returned to Montana to attend the UM, completing her degree in English in 1954. While at UM, Margery participated in the Jubileers and Kappa Kappa Gamma. She studied voice with some of the great masters, and was named the 1963 Merola Artist at the San Francisco Opera by the Merola Opera Program, one of the oldest and most prestigious training programs in the world for young artists pursuing professional opera careers. She performed in Europe for six months before returning to San Francisco to be with her family. The Crockett/Tede scholarship provides funding for a worthy music student. DIX - CARL DIX AND ZACH MCKAY PERCUSSION SCHOLARSHIP Carl Dix grew up in Glasgow, MT and entered MSU/UM pursuing a BA in Education with, a major in music and a minor in speech. Carl graduated in 1959 from UM and began his career as a music educator in cities across Montana. Though he eventually went on to a career in business, Carl’s fondest memories are of his time as the leader of award-winning band programs in Stanford, Harlem, Froid, and Malta. Carl has performed for many years with the University of Montana Alumni Band. Along with his partner and fellow percussionist Zach McKay, Carl enjoys returning to campus each fall to march with the Alumni Band in the Homecoming parade and enjoy the talents of the current UM Grizzly Marching Band drum line. DWYER - W.K. AND ALICE DWYER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT The W.K. and Alice Dwyer Scholarship Endowment was established by the estate of their daughter Maribeth Dwyer. Maribeth Dwyer graduated in 1942 from the UM in history and political science. She worked on campus for 30 years, the first 12 years in the School of Fine Arts (now the College of Visual and Performing Arts), and the remainer in News & Publications (now University Relations). The scholarship is for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and is awarded on the basis of need and scholastic achievement. ENGLAND - ESTHER ENGLAND ENDOWED EXCELLENCE IN VOICE SCHOLARSHIP Professor Esther England taught at UM for 36 years, retiring in 2005. As an internationally renowned voice teacher, Professor England received the University of Montana Distinguished Teaching Award, and in 2002 was the CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) Montana Professor of the Year. FOLLAND - EVELYN LINDBLAD FOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP Evelyn Lindblad Folland taught piano for many years in the Anaconda/Deer Lodge/Butte area, where she inspired many outstanding students. The endowment that makes this continuing scholarship possible was established in recognition of her outstanding efforts as a gifted piano instructor and inspiring musician. HAUGHEY - JAMES AND KATHERINE HAUGHEY SCHOLARSHIP This fund was established in honor of James M. “Jim” and Katherine Haughey by their sons, Bruce and John Haughey. Although his vocation was law, his passion was art. A talented watercolor artist, Jim was elected as a member of the American Watercolor Society and other professional art associations. He also became an outstanding photographer; learned to play the piano and organ at age 40; sang in barbershop quartets; and recited poetry. Jim served in the Montana State Legislature, authoring a bill creating The Montana Arts Council. Jim and Katherine founded of the Yellowstone Art Museum. He served as a member of the College of Visual and Performing Arts Advisory Council. The Haughey’s encouraged their children, grandchildren, and hundreds of others to integrate the arts into their lives. Their son John became the Billings West High School choir director and daughter Kathy plays piano, composes music, paints, and directs her talents to nonprofits. This scholarship is for talented students majoring in any discipline within the College (art, dance, theatre, media art or music).
HERBIG - HERBIG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP The Helen E. and Cynthia L. Herbig String Scholarship was established by Hal and Lois Herbig of Missoula in memory of Hal’s mother, Helen, and the Herbigs’ daughter, Cynthia, a talented cellist. The title was changed to the Herbig Family Scholarship in December 2010, in memory of Hal Herbig. This scholarship is awarded to a music major with emphasis in strings, oboe, bassoon or English horn. HESLA - STEVEN HESLA KEYBOARD ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP The Steven Hesla Keyboard Achievement Scholarship is awarded to a student with piano or organ as principal instrument, who demonstrates exceptional dedication and accomplishment in areas of classical keyboard development, including the advancement of technical and sight-reading skills, along with solo and collaborative performance skills. The Steven Hesla Keyboard Achievement Scholarship was established by Hien Quang Nguyen and Udloc N. Nguyen. Professor Hesla taught piano lessons to all three of the Nguyens’ children and because of their appreciation for his mentoring of their children they chose to honor him by establishing this scholarship. Steven Hesla has been on the keyboard faculty at UM since 1978. HETRICK - LEONARD E. HETRICK MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP The Leonard E. Hetrick Music Education Scholarship was endowed by his son and daughter-in-law, and UM alumni Douglas B. and Catherine M. Hetrick. This fund honors Leonard’s legacy as a highly respected music educator who served the Whitefish Montana Public School system from 1939-1972. Leonard taught music in Missouri public schools before moving to Whitefish to become the band and choral director. His professional development continued through study with members of the Chicago Symphony, Spokane Symphony and UM faculty with whom he enjoyed mutual respect. He was proud to accept the UM Band Distinguished Service award for outstanding contribution to school bands as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator. He was president of the Montana Music Educators Association from 1949-1951, a 55 year charter member of Beta Mu fraternity and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He served as principal clarinetist in the U.S. Army Air Corps Field Band, Sheppard Field, TX, 1942-1945, where one of his future student teachers and friend, Don Lawrence, also served in the early 1950’s. Leonard believed in supporting the community that supported him; he served as Glee Club Director of the Lions Club, Whitefish Lake Golf Club Board, Masonic Lodge, and most notably as a board member of the Whitefish Credit Union from 1960-1995, including 22 years as Chairman. He received the Whitefish Outstanding Citizen Award in 1977. Leonard instilled a lifelong love of music in hundreds of students during his career and was very proud of those who went on with professional careers as educators, performers and composers. Douglas and Catherine are joined in support of this scholarship by Frances E. Hetrick, Lynn Hetrick Scalf, UM ’68 and husband Jim Scalf. HUT - LUCIEN HUT STEINWAY ADOPTED PIANO LESSON SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established from the Robert Burgess estate in honor of Lucien Hut, a former member of the UM music faculty. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student who exhibits a love of piano music. INCH - HERBERT INCH SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC Born in Missoula in 1904, Herbert Inch began his musical studies at UM and went on to Rochester, New York, where he completed both bachelor and master of music degrees at the Eastman School of Music. He served on the faculty at the Eastman School, studied and traveled in Europe, India and Australia, and joined the faculty at Hunter College in New York City, where he served as professor of composition. For many years Mr. Inch remembered the University of Montana through an annual contribution to the general music scholarship fund. Then, in 1977, through a significant cash gift, a scholarship in his name was permanently endowed. JAMES - HUBERT JAMES, JR. SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC This scholarship was established by his daughter as a “Bravo!” to Hugh James; guitar player, folksong crooner, barbershop tenor, Gilbert and Sullivan actor. Although not entirely sure what a “euphonium” was, Hugh could not have been more supportive of his granddaughter, a 2013 graduate of UM’s School of Music. Thanks for helping to pay the bills, Dad. KLIBER - BILL KLIBER ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS The Bill Kliber Endowment for the Arts was established in 2002 by the College of Visual and Performing Arts Advisory Council, in concert with members of the family of Bill Kliber. It was established to keep the name of Bill Kliber forever associated with his vision of supporting talented students in the performing and visual arts. Bringing to fruition Bill’s dream, the Kliber Endowment provides scholarships and other opportunities for gifted art students, in-state and out-ofstate, undergraduate and graduate. Students named Kliber Scholars will know of Kliber’s commitment to them and to their futures, and will be encouraged by his example to demonstrate in their own lives and careers the same commitment, passion, and dedication to excellence that marked the life of Kliber. Throughout his career, Rev. Kliber was involved in many campus organizations: serving as the director of the Wesley Foundation’s Faith and Life Community; board president of UM’s Department of Religious Studies; School of Fine Arts (now CVPA) Advisory Council member; founding father and advisor of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, and Fraternity and Sorority Council advisor, and an ardent supporter of all areas of the arts on campus.
LAINE – DR. MAURICE D. AND HELEN FAULKNER LAINE SCHOLARSHIP Dr. M. “Dee” Laine served on the UM Excellence Fund Drive from its inception, as chairman in 1988 and 1989, and remained on the executive committee until his death in 1997. A retired voice teacher, Helen, (1941 UM music graduate), was a member of the University Orchestra, Mortar Board, Spurs, the Women’s Tennis Team, and Alpha Chi Omega sorority. This fund was established to provide scholarship support for deserving voice majors in the School of Music. LAWRENCE – DON LAWRENCE COMPOSING & ARRANGING SCHOLARSHIP Douglas and Catherine Hetrick are pleased to support the Don Lawrence Composing and Arranging Scholarship, in honor of Don’s career achievements and their personal association of over 41 years. Don Lawrence (UM ’59) founded many musical groups including the Flathead Valley Community Band, Bavarian Echoes German Band (with brother, Paul), Circus Maximum, Don Lawrence Orchestra, and the Columbia Falls High School “Columbians”. Don is a renowned composer and arranger, with a gift for writing charts that bring out the best in individual players. He continues to compose and arrange for many ensembles especially the musical love of his life, the jazz idiom. Doug’s father, Leonard E. Hetrick, was Don’s student teacher supervisor at the Whitefish School system in 1958. In 1973, Don taught a community band class through Flathead Valley Community College. Doug, fresh from military service, recalled the joy of playing band music. His father called Don to ask if Doug could borrow a baritone horn and join up. Don graciously replied “You bet!” and so began a treasured friendship. During the first year of the band, Doug noticed the cute, accomplished French Horn player in the next row. He mustered the courage to ask for a date. Cathy Stack accepted and they were married in December of that year. To borrow an expression Don Lawrence uses to acknowledge something positive, Doug says their marriage is “all [Don’s] fault, you know.” This scholarship also honors Don’s companion, confidant, lyricist, critic, best friend and beloved life partner, his wife Barbara. Her devotion to Don and his life’s work is inspirational. LESTER – JOHN LESTER SCHOLARSHIP Established in 1983, the John Lester Scholarship is awarded annually to a talented singer in the School of Music. Professor Lester’s tenure as a member of the UM music faculty was long and distinguished. His personal efforts and strong leadership provide a lasting, positive influence on this school. His selection as a recipient of a Montana Governor’s Award for Distinguished Activity in the Arts further underscores the level of his contributions and achievements. LEWIS – GEORGE AND JEANNE LEWIS ENDOWED VOICE SCHOLARSHIP This fund was established in 2011 with gifts from the Lewis’ daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Lewis and Tom Browder, their son, Clifton Lewis, and multiple contributions from friends and family. George enrolled at UM in 1945. While his schooling was interrupted for military service when he became a paratrooper in the Army’s 82nd Airborne, he returned to the University to earn a bachelor’s degree in 1950 and a master’s degree in 1952, both in music, under the mentoring of Professor John Lester. An early member of the Jubileers, George took center stage in many musical programs. It was at UM that he met Mary Jeanne Ballentine of Miles City, also a music student and an accomplished pianist. They became a musical duo and performed together for more than 30 years. George accepted a teaching position at UM in 1959, which is where he remained until his retirement in 1985. This fund provides scholarships to UM graduate or undergraduate students in the School of Music. A recipient must be a tenor, bass, baritone, or counter tenor of sophomore standing or higher; enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits; and enrolled for at least one credit of private voice each semester. LINCOLN – LINCOLN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP The Lincoln Family Scholarship was established by Joan Lincoln’s surviving children, Rod Lincoln and Valerie Gillies through proceeds from their mother’s living trust. Although Joan did not complete her degree, she attended the University of Montana, where she and her husband Al had an abiding interest in music. Their son Jerome earned his degree in music from UM in 1974. Rod, their oldest son, graduated in 1970 with a degree in business from UM, and played in a band, and Valerie, their daughter, is very supportive of this scholarship. The fund provides awards to students majoring in music education and who have financial need. LOEFFLER – GERTRUDE AND HENRY LOEFFLER SCHOLARSHIP Elizabeth A.L. Rhoads and Katie Loeffler established the Loeffler scholarship as a tribute to their parents, who valued higher education and encouraged and assisted talented students. Gertrude Thalmueller Loeffler, of Butte, graduated from the University in 1936 with a BA in English. She taught in Missoula public schools, and as a published poet, she actively participated in the Montana Institute of the Arts. Henry, a native of Columbia Falls, MT, studied forestry at UM. Later, as a Missoula business owner of K.G. Distributors, he served in volunteer leadership roles in the community. The Loefflers lived near the University and regularly attended performances on campus to support faculty and students. Their daughters earned degrees from UM: Elizabeth a BA in 1965 in music and English and a MM in 1966 in music history and literature. Katie received her bachelors of music degree in violin performance, in 1976. Elizabeth continued her education at Ohio University where she earned a doctorate in comparative arts in 1979. Katie earned a BME in music education and music therapy from The University of Kansas in 1979 and a MM in music education, from Eastern Michigan University, in 1990.
LYMAN – ROY LYMAN SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC This fund was established by an anonymous donor in honor of Roy Lyman, a retired Missoula elementary school band director and one of Missoula’s most revered music educators. Mr. Lyman earned his master’s degree in education from UM in 1970 and taught hundreds of area school children during his long and distinguished teaching career in Missoula Public Schools. This fund is intended to be a tribute to Mr. Lyman’s dedication and accomplishments and provides an annual scholarship to a music education major. MARCHING BAND SCHOLARSHIPS Marching Band scholarships were established through the generosity of Dr. Steve Kemple, Jane and Russell Fillner, former UM President George Dennison and UM President Royce Engstrom. Thanks to their charitable efforts, and the leadership of former Dean Shirley Howell, all marching band participants receive scholarships. MARSHALL – JODI MARSHALL JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP This fund was established by Drs. Cathy Capps and Thomas Rickard in honor of their long-time friend, Jodi Marshall. Jodi has been a musical icon in the Missoula area since she moved here in 1972. Early in her career, Jodi accompanied Debbie Reynolds and performed with the MGM for USO Tours with Ms. Reynolds, Shelly Winters, and Tony Bennett. She was an on-call pianist for the major studios and worked for Capitol Records. Active in Youth for Christ, she was the pianist for the Presbyterian Church on Hollywood Boulevard. Ms. Marshall then formed a Jazz Trio and toured the western U.S. with the Red Lion Inn Corporation. Later, she joined the Ina Ray Hutton Big Band, which toured the nation from coast to coast. MAURY – LOWNDES MAURY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Born in Butte, Lowndes Maury graduated from the School Of Music, in 1931. During his professional career, he composed for a variety of musical media, including a major work for orchestra and chorus entitled Proud Music of the Storm, which was written for the dedication of the music building. Lowndes Maury was a gifted composer and arranger of music for film and held a special interest in instructional materials for the young pianist. It was largely due to Dr. Maury’s efforts that the music building was designated a National Music Landmark by the National Music Council as part of the National Bicentennial Celebration in 1976. MAXWELL – MARY AND ALEXANDER MAXWELL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP The Mary and Alexander Maxwell Music Scholarship provides scholarship support for music students at The University of Montana. This scholarship was established in memory of Mary and Alexander Maxwell from the estate of Elizabeth J. Maxwell. MCBROOM – KENNETH ANDREW MCBROOM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Kenneth Andrew McBroom Memorial Scholarship was established by William and Gretchen McBroom of Missoula in memory of their son Kenneth who was a music major at the University of Montana. This award benefits a music major that shows special talent in the area of music composition. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF BABARA LYNNE MCCAMMON Barbara was born to George and Lillian McCammon in 1958, in Missoula, and moved to Helena with her family, graduating 10th in the Helena High School Class of 1976. After spending two years at UM, she moved to New York and graduated from the New York City Police Academy and the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She eventually became a Safety and Public Relations Officer for the entire city of New York. She joined the Idaho Air National Guard and was deployed six times to the Northern and Southern No-Fly Zones in the Middle East. In 2003, she was fatally injured returning to her deployment as a Counter Terrorism Analyst at Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. Barbara hiked in Montana, Idaho, and along the Appalachian Trail; worked with horses and the handicapped at Borderland Farm in New York and at Quantum Leap Farm in Tampa; and enjoying art and music throughout her life. She is remembered for singing in the various base chapels and churches. Highlights shared with her parents included attending the Boise performances of Carmina Burana and of the Boston Pops conducted by Keith Lockhart. MCCAMMON – MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF DONALD L. MCCAMMON University of Montana alumni Lillian and George McCammon established this scholarship in 2013 to honor their son Donald McCammon. Donald attended the UM, where he sang with the Jubileers for two years, before transferring to MSU, to complete his engineering degree. Donald continues to sing with the Missoula Symphony Chorale and the Missoula First United Methodist Choir. Music has enriched the lives of the McCammon family and they are pleased to share this joy with others through their support of the School of Music.
MERRIAM – DORIS F. MERRIAM SCHOLARSHIP Doris Merriam was a dedicated and talented amateur cellist who took part in community orchestras wherever she lived. Both she and her husband, Dr. H. G. Merriam, were avid supporters of all the arts. Dr. Merriam was noted during his professional career as one of the truly distinguished professors at the University of Montana where he served the Department of English. At the time of Doris Merriam’s death, Dr. Merriam established this fund to honor her memory and reward a young music student at UM. MILLER – EARL L. MILLER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP Earl L. Miller earned a music degree from the University of Montana in 1968. He received widespread recognition as an outstanding student and gifted organist. His parents created this scholarship in his memory to provide an annual award to a music major who demonstrates potential in his or her area of concentration. MISSOULA MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Several years ago, members of the Missoula Music Teachers Association set out to create a permanently endowed fund for music scholarships for UM students. The enormously successful Pianos on Parade project that took place in 1998 and 2002, provided the foundation for the endowment. The recipient must be a music or music education major who formerly studied with a teacher who belonged to the MMTA. The organization continues to contribute to this fund through its annual From Studio to the Stage concert. MISSOULA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS The School of Music enjoys the support of the MSO Association, through the funding of scholarships for UM music students who participate in the Missoula Symphony Orchestra or Chorale. Selection of the student recipients is made upon recommendation of the UM music faculty. The Symphony Association currently funds the following scholarships: Florence Reynolds Scholarship: Florence Reynolds was a highly respected member of the UM music faculty who served as cellist for many years prior to her retirement in 1979. This scholarship honors Ms. Reynolds’ excellence in teaching, her dedication to the Missoula Symphony Orchestra, and to the School of Music. This award is for an undergraduate or graduate music major with exceptional talent on a string instrument who is a regular member of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra. Past Presidents’ Scholarship: This award is for undergraduate or graduate music majors who are regular members of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra. Joseph Henry Scholarship and the Donald Carey Scholarship: Joseph Henry served as Music Director of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra for 21 years, and was honored with the lifetime designation as Music Director Emeritus . Donald Carey served as Director of the Missoula Symphony Chorale for 18 years. Two awards are given annually to one or two undergraduate or graduate students who are regular members of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra or Chorale . Virginia Vinal Scholarship: Virginia Vinal, violinist, performed in the first concert of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra and continues to play today. This scholarship honors her dedication of nearly 60 years with an award for an undergraduate or graduate music major who is a regular member of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra. MITCHELL – BILL AND AVIS MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC This scholarship provides an annual award to a student majoring in music whose hometown is in eastern Montana. Bill, a 1950 UM graduate in business, and his wife Avis, established this scholarship fund after two UM Music students stayed with them during a tour by the UM Opera Theater in 1999. They were so impressed with the young women that they endowed a scholarship for a deserving voice major. MORRISON – IVAN MORRISON SCHOLARSHIP IN THE ARTS The Ivan Morrison Scholarship in The Arts is a permanently endowed scholarship which benefits students who demonstrate financial need as they pursue an education in Art, Music or Theatre & Dance. It is awarded to the School of Music every third year, as it rotates among the disciplines that have enriched the life of its creator, Ivan Morrison. Ivan received his MFA in fine Arts from UM in 1967. At UM, Ivan was influenced by professors Rudy Autio, Don Bunse, Walter Hook and James Dew. He went on to a successful career as visual artist; his work can be seen in diverse venues, including the permanent collection of the Coos Bay Art Museum. His striking, massive sculpture Untitled (1977) is displayed as part of the TriMet Public Art program at SW 5th and Oak in Portland, Oregon. Ivan also plays and composes music. Inspired by his faith and a lifelong passion for social justice, Ivan decided to carefully assign his resources to create scholarship for UMArts students who require financial support in pursuit of their dreams.
MORTON – RUDER-MORTON SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC The Ruder-Morton Scholarship in Music honors Ruth Ruder, a 1938 UM graduate who majored in English and minored in music, and Doug Morton and Patsi Ruder-Morton, son-in-law and daughter to Mel and Ruth Ruder. Doug and Patsi are UM graduates, and their daughter Melissa completed a degree at UM in 1995. The Ruder-Morton Scholarship in Music is awarded to a music major, preferably of junior standing. The recipient must be from the Flathead Valley or the Glacier Park area. It is particularly noteworthy that Mr. Ruder, founder and publisher of the Hungry Horse News, was recipient of an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Montana. ODYSSEY – COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ODYSSEY OF THE STARS SCHOLARSHIPS In 2001, the College of Visual and Performing Arts Advisory Council established an annual scholarship benefit to increase scholarship support for deserving students in the Arts. Featuring alumni who have gone on to successful careers in the arts, along with current arts students and faculty, the Odyssey of the Stars provide significant increases in scholarship support for deserving music, art, media arts, theatre & dance, and creative pulse students. PARKER – CHRISTOPHER PARKER MEMORIAL FUND Established in 1984 by Christopher’s parents Barbara Holt and Robert Parker, this fund honors the memory of their son following his untimely death. Christopher was a music student at the University of Montana. The recipient must demonstrate high academic standards and show potential and talent in the area of music, the visual arts, or both. PAYNE – JOSEPH AND SANDRA PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC This fund was established by Joe and Sandra Payne in 2000. Joe, a 1975 graduate of UM in computer science, participated in the UM Concert and UM Marching Bands during his time here as a student. He found those experiences to be very rewarding. While not an alumni of the UM, Sandra avidly supports and advocates for the University. She is also an active musician in their community in Minnesota, and she and Joe have a great appreciation for music. Joe and Sandra are former members of the College of Visual and Performing Arts Advisory Council. PAYNE – MORA SKARI PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP IN VIOLIN This fund was created through a charitable annuity given by Mora Payne in 2011. A 1954 graduate of UM in music, Mora has been a supporter for years. When she came to Missoula as an 18-year-old, she received a $75 violin performance scholarship. “That $75 changed my life,” Mora said. The endowment provides scholarships to students in the School of Music who are music majors with a violin emphasis. The recipient may be in music performance or music education. PEDAGOGY OUTREACH SCHOLARSHIP The Pedagogy Outreach Scholarship was established by Richard “Rick” and Diana Nash of Missoula. In addition to supporting deserving UM music students, they wanted to make a difference in the lives of musically talented children in the Missoula community who are unable to afford private instruction. Rick and Diana believe private lessons for music students can open doors to many wonderful things including enhanced self-esteem, musical talent, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. This scholarship pairs talented UM music majors with local middle and high school students to provide music lessons. This creates an opportunity to foster strong mentoring relationships while providing valuable teaching experience to UM Music students. Rick and Diana have a strong interest in the community and they see this scholarship as a way to make a difference for children in Missoula. PI KAPPA LAMBDA Pi Kappa Lambda is an international honorary music society. ROBINS – PATRICK R. ROBINS SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Pat Robins of Missoula will be remembered as an orthopedic surgeon, pilot, outdoorsman, devoted husband and father, and champion of conservation and the arts. In March 2013, Pat passed away, but through the Patrick R. Robins Scholarship, his inspiration lives on. While medicine was Pat’s vocation, the arts were his avocation; he and his wife Kitte generously supported many arts organizations: including the Missoula Symphony, MAM, Missoula Children’s Theater, and the Montana Museum of Arts and Culture. The family enjoyed recitals, plays, and exhibitions at UM and in the Missoula community. Pat was a practitioner of the arts, as well, playing the trombone in a band with musicians from the medical community. He skillfully carved works of art in wood, clay and soapstone. In his lifetime, Pat Robins considered the arts to be “good medicine.” His scholarship rotates annually among all of the disciplines of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. SIRE – LOUISE KYMLA SIRE SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC The Louise Kymla Sire Scholarship in Music was established through the estate of Katherine Sire Bentley as a tribute to her mother Louise, who was a music teacher. Katherine was a 1942 UM alumnae. This scholarship is to be awarded to a music major in piano or voice, if possible, but may also be offered to music majors in other areas of emphasis.
STEARNS – EMILY STEARNS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Emily Stearns Memorial Scholarship is presented annually by the UM Keyboard Society to a piano student who demonstrates commitment to the pursuit of pianistic and scholarly excellence. The award honors Emily’s determination to succeed at the piano and in her studies, remembers her character attributes of a ready laugh and wry sense of humor, and keeps her in our memory. STRING ORCHESTRA OF THE ROCKIES SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by the String Orchestra of the Rockies (SOR) in 2010. The SOR is a professional string ensemble comprised of the finest musicians drawn from all around Montana. Its four concert subscription series brings great music and artists of the highest caliber to Western Montana. To fulfill its mission of educating and celebrating the next generation of string musicians, the SOR is proud to sponsor an music talent scholarship for deserving string students in the School of Music. TURON – JOSEPH W. TURON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Joseph W. Turon Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory by Professor Roger McDonald, a distinguished, retired member of the UM Music Faculty. The fund has grown through the generosity of Dr. Steve Wissing, with continued support of Professor McDonald. Turon, a friend and supporter of music and the arts, was a champion of academic excellence. This award recognizes music majors in the oboe, bassoon, and saxophone areas, who demonstrate excellence as performing musicians, in their academic work, and as leaders in their school music programs. UM CELEBRATION BRASS QUINTET SCHOLARSHIP The UM Celebration Brass was formed in 2013, in memory of Phillip David Kuhn (1983-2012). This honor ensemble is comprised of student musicians of the highest caliber. The UM Celebration Brass performs at ceremonies of importance, both on the University Campus and in the City of Missoula, as ambassadors of the University. VAUGHAN – VAUGHAN FAMILY ESTATE SCHOLARSHIPS The Vaughan Family Estate Scholarships are presented annually to students representing disciplines across the University of Montana campus. Music awards, along with the other scholarships, are funded through an endowment established by the Warren F. Vaughan Family Estate. VINAL – DEAN L. AND VIRGINIA YOUNG VINAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP Virginia and her late husband Dean graduated from UM—Virginia in Music Education, 1950 and Dean in Music, 1942 and masters of music, 1950, and were active in all musical organizations on campus. Between them, they taught music in Montana schools for over 60 years. Virginia stated that as musicians and educators themselves, they valued excellence in the music profession. This scholarship supports the need for well-trained musicians, teachers, and performers alike who will carry a passion for music to their students and audiences. WEISBERG – A. H. WEISBERG MEMORAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship was established through the estate of Hildegarde Wiesberg Turner. Hildegarde graduated from UM in 1927 in music. The fund’s intent is to provide scholarships in the School of Music. WOLFE - TWILA FLECKTEN WOLFE VOICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Twila Fleckten Wolfe sang her first public solo at age five and has never stopped singing. She received her BA in applied vocal music from Skidmore College and did graduate work in voice at University of North Dakota. Twila sang professionally in Minneapolis, and in Missoula Twila studied with John Lester and Esther England, performing concerts and guest recitals. She performed in productions at UM and MCT including, operas and musicals with Joseph Musselman, George and Clifton Lewis, Greg Devlin, and others. She sang with the Missoula Symphony chorale 1966-2014, and performed as a soloist with the Missoula Symphony on various occasions. Twila is an active community volunteer, especially in the arts; serving on the College of Visual and Performing Arts Advisory Council and is a past President of the Missoula Symphony Guild; served two terms as President of the Missoula Symphony Board; and the Art Associates of Missoula. Twila credits her parents with encouraging her and instilling, through their example, a lasting commitment to community betterment. In that spirit, she created this scholarship for the betterment of Montana, Missoula, the University, the College, and the School of Music and its outstanding Voice area.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY
Dr. Margaret Baldridge, Violin, Viola Professor Anne Basinski, Voice Area Chair, Opera Professor Jeffrey Brandt, History of Rock and Roll Dr. Jennifer Cavanaugh, Woodwind Area Chair, Bassoon, Oboe, Theory Dr. David Cody, Voice, Opera, Musical Theatre Dr. Nancy Cooper, Organ, Theory Dr. Zachary Cooper, Horn, Area Chair Theory Professor Elizabeth Crawford, Bassoon Professor John Driscoll, Trumpet Dr. David Edmonds, Director of Choirs Dr. Johan Eriksson, Saxophone, Jazz Professor Fern Glass, Strings Area Chair, Cello, Music Literature Dr. Lori Gray, Music Education Specialist Dr. Kevin Griggs, Interim Director, Director of GMB, Trumpet Dr. Christopher Hahn, Piano Lizzie Hatfield, Cabaret Professor Steven Hesla, Keyboard Area Chair Dr. Kimberly James, Voice Professor Creighton James, Voice Dr. Stephen Kalm, Dean CVPA, Voice Dr. Benedict Kirby, Euphonium, Tuba Dr. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Clarinet, Music History Dr. Emilie LeBel, Area Chair Composition Dr. Robert LedBetter, Brass-Percussion Area Chair, Percussion Professor Scott McKenzie, Low Brass Dr. Luis Millán, Director Orchestra, guitar Professor Hermes Padilla Beltran, Violin, Viola Professor Tommy Pertis, Guitar Dr. Maxine Ramey, Director of the School of Music, Clarinet Dr. James Randall, Music History Professor Margaret Schuberg, Flute, Theory Professor Amy Smart, Country Music Dr. James Smart, Director of Bands, Trumpet Professor Stephen Swanson, String Bass Professor Robert Tapper, Director of Jazz, Trombone
SCHOOL OF MUSIC STAFF
UM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL Viola Sam Carl, principal, Billings, MT Shelby Blum, Great Falls, MT Morgan Bedard, Spokane, WA Madison Barnett, Portland, OR
Cello Matt Wellert, principal Missoula, MT Britta Thomas, assistant principal Missoula, MT Saje Johns Great Falls, MT Molly Frichtl Billings, MT Daniel McDonald Missoula, MT Erika Hoaby Moorhead, MN Bass Dillon Johns, principal, Missoula, MT Haley Owens Spokane, WA Brittany Mundhenke, Lakeside, MT Finn Carroll, Missoula, MT Joey Boyle, Grosse Pointe Park, MI Colin O’Connor, Fountain, CO Flute Alessandra Alcala, Potomac, MT Jordon Plachecki, Ramsey, MN Lauren Reineking, Billings, MT Oboe Nicole Evans, Billings, MT Thanawan Chanel Intaratanod, Columbia Falls, MT Clarinet Danny Haniszewski, Missoula, MT Megan Snow, Missoula, MT Bassoon Audrey Daniel, Billings, MT Natalie Law, Columbia Falls, MT Clancy Theade, Red Lodge, MT Horn Josh Hause, Helena, MT Clay Kellogg, Great Falls, MT Merrill-Lee Rasmussen, Roy, WA Kenneth Snyder, Billings, MT
Ms. Barbara Blegen, Accompanist Cheri Ferguson Teresa Gray Rayleen Hicks
Trumpet Alexis Carrier, Missoula, MT Kristen Cottom, Dillon, MT Paxton Marler, Billings, MT Nicholas Barr, Kalispell, MT
UM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL
Trombone Julia Houser, Clinton, WA Josh Hungate, Missoula, MT
Violin 1 Sarah Harmsworth, concertmaster, Bonner, MT Kyara Nelsen, Helena, MT Brookes Pennell, Great Falls, MT William Cook, Butte, MT Hope Radford, Colorado Springs, CO Kelaiah Horat, Corvallis, MT Elaine Kelly, Bozeman, MT Ania Chaney, Missoula, MT
Violin 2 Anna Walter, principal, Missoula, MT Cecily Meade, assistant principal, Great Falls, MT Alexandra Evans, Billings, MT Haleigh Gullion, Greentown, IN Prosper Anderson, Great Falls, MT Samantha Cory, Great Falls, MT
Bass Trombone Lexi Vine, Missoula, MT Tuba Will Roesch, Baltimore, OH Piano Alessandra Alcala, Potomac, MT Percussion Hannah Hutchins, section leader, Missoula, MT Brayden Mathews, Laclede, ID Emily Silks, Los Alamos, NM