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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on Miami Universityâs music-training program and its efforts to maintain a rich experience in the arts. It argues that music is essential to the ideals of a complete education. It is a representative story that includes interviews with former and present faculty, administrators, and alumni.
Table of ContentsNote to the reader Foreword Introduction 1. The Beginnings 2. Laying the Foundations, 1900–1920 3. Leadership and Music Organizations, 1920s 4. A Decade of Growth, 1930s 5. Further Expansion, 1940s 6. The Oxford String Quartet 7. A Half-Century of Achievement, 1950s 8. Merging of Two Faculties, 1960s 9. A New Physical Facility, 1970s 10. A Dynamic Period, 1980s 11. The New Century, 1990s and 2000s 12. Opera and Musicals at Miami 13. Music Faculty in Luxembourg and Echternach Festival Orchestra 14. Dreams Come True 15. University Artists Series and Department Residencies 16. The Larger Community 17. Year of the Arts, Conclusion and Future Appendices: A. Music Faculty as of October 2010 B. Non-Tenured and Temporary Faculty C. Opera Productions, 1998–2012 D. Broadway Musical Productions, 1980–2007 E. Additional Interviews with Faculty and Graduates F. Donors to the Building of the Center for Performing Arts G. Music Scholarships and Awards H. List of Interviewees I. Acknowledgments, Credits, and Bibliographic Sources About the Author
