Tutti 2019-2020

ON THE COVER: School of Music students with Minnesota Orchestra musicians, board chair, and Goldy at Orchestra Hall. Front row: Ellen Dinwiddie Smith, Margaret Bracken, Mackenna Tolfa (percussion student), David Williamson. Back row: Mikalia Bradberry (voice performance student), David Carrillo Siliezar (violin student), Steven Campbell, and Hocheol Shin (cello student).

Photo: Greg Helgeson

from the director

Michael Kim with Joseph Polisi, former president of The Julliard School.

Dear School of Music Alumni and Friends,

In this digital edition of Tutti, we feature an incredible year of collaborations among our students, faculty, alumni and community partners.

You will read stories of people whose research and creative activities engage communities on campus and abroad, create more inclusive music scenes, and inspire international institutes and competitions that bridge nations and garner support from the likes of Google.

With the international music community, we mourn the passing of our mentor, colleague, and friend—Dominick Argento. We also welcome new faces, projects, and energy to Ferguson Hall.

I welcome you, too! Please join us for any one of the 300+ public concerts and events we present each year.

What an incredible School of Music. I am grateful to call it home.

Warmly,

Michael Kim Professor and Director, School of Music

Tyka Nelson, sister of Prince Rogers Nelson, stands with Michael Kim after accepting an honorary degree from the University of Minnesota on behalf of her brother.