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Convention Awards . . . . . . .4

Individual Awards . . . . . . . . .6 Outstanding members of 2014.

Chapter Awards . . . . . . . . . .7Outstanding chapters of 2014.

Convention 2014 . . . . . . . . . .8Spotlight on exquisite performances,engaging speakers, special events, andexcited attendees at the Sacramentoconvention.

Mu Phi Musings . . . . . . . . .12Founders Day reflection on bold andexciting times as the fraternity grows;thoughts from the new Collegiate andAlumni Advisors.

International Corner . . . . . .14by Keith FordFables and virtues - how being amusician can make a difference.

Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15by Kurt-Alexander ZellerWide-ranging new dictionary ofeverything a vocalist should know.

Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Complete list of available grants andscholarships, with application form;International Competition winner, newboard member.

ACME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21A vocalist/educator, flutist, and pianistare the newest ACME honorees.

Provinces at Convention . .22Group photos by province of almosteveryone who gathered in Sacramento.

Mu Phi Leaders . . . . . . . . . .25Welcome the new InternationalExecutive Board and Foundation Board.

Applause / Encore . . . . . . .26News from members and chapters.

Alumni Presidents Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Final Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

District Directors Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Executive Officers Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Fraternity Mission Statement: Mu Phi Epsilon International Professional MusicFraternity is a coeducational fraternity whose aim is the advancement of musicin the community, nation, and world through the promotion of musicianship,scholarship, and music education, with emphasis on service through music.

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On the cover: Composer Adrienne Albert (front center) acknowledges applause after the worldpremiere of her work A Golden Celebration, commissioned by the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundationin celebration of its fiftieth anniversary. The work was performed by (from left) violinist JorgeÁvila, pianist Yukiko Sekino, and cellist Marek Szapakiewicz as part of the Past InternationalCompetition Winners recital at the 2014 convention. Photo by Kathy Earl.

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Convention chair and photographerKathy Earl. Photo by Katherine Pfeiffer.

Remember the Road Runner cartoon? Poor Wile E. Coyote was always leftbehind with a bemused expression as the Road Runner sped by and left himin the dust. I felt a bit like Wile E. Coyote upon the conclusion of the 2014convention. After nearly three years of planning, the convention was like theRoad Runner – past before we could blink. However, unlike the coyote, weare left with a huge smile and great satisfaction. The convention was fourfull days of workshops, breakout sessions, recitals, eating together, renewingfriendships and making new ones – an experience we will not soon forget.

There were times when I wondered if we could make it happen, but with thehelp of many members, it all came together. In fact, it is important toremember that every successful convention requires contributions of timeand talent from many people. Among them was our indispensableconvention chairman Kathleen Earl, who along with her Sacramento Alumnisupport team made sure we were well cared for.

It was a convention of firsts. We celebrated the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation’s50th anniversary by adding an extra day to the convention. The Foundationprovided an outstanding concert of past International Competition winners,including the premiere of a commissioned work by Adrianne Albertcelebrating the anniversary. Sterling Patron Dr. Chen Yi was our composer-in-residence and keynote speaker, and we were delighted to initiate her tofull Mu Phi Epsilon membership. The music delegates recital and othermember performances throughout the convention were of the highestcaliber, including the outstanding convention chorus and its conductorGeorgina Phillippson, who quickly became loved by all.

Four IEB members retired this year; they have served our fraternity well andwe will miss their wise counsel and guidance. However, their successors areenthusiastic and excited about assuming leadership roles in the fraternity,and the new IEB is already hard at work, especially Collegiate Advisor JennySmith. The candidate training booklet has been completely revised and weare working on a simplified initiation process.

Many other fraternity initiatives are underway. At the Finance Committee’ssuggestion, Mu Phi Epsilon has expanded its liability insurance coverage toinclude chapters, something the fraternity has not provided before. The $35insurance assessment on the dues statement is each chapter’s share of thepremium – a bargain. I have appointed a committee headed by Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller to review and revise our bylaws, solicit input and feedback fromthe membership, and present new bylaws for approval at the 2017 convention.The ritual is being reviewed, the manuals updated, and so much more.

The interaction and energy of the collegiate and alumni delegates confirm thatthe Fraternity’s future is bright, and the enthusiasm generated at the conventionhas surely spread to the entire membership. It’s an exciting time for our belovedfraternity and I am honored to be walking this path with all of you.

Rosemary AmesInternational President

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Upcoming Contest and Award Deadlines

> Mary Alice Cox Award forLifelong Learning

> Marian Bowker Davidson Collaborative Pianist Award

> Original Composition ContestDeadline March 2, 2015

Complete descriptionsand application forms atmuphiepsilon.org/mpefraternitycontestsawards

Also be sure to review currentgrants and scholarships offered bythe Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation,pages 16-18; application deadlineis March 2, 2015.

AWARD OF MERITFor a member’s significant contributions to music

Joyce DiDonato, Phi PiFor her dedicated service tomusic as an internationallyrenowned singer, concertartist, recording artist, masterteacher and member of Mu PhiEpsilon; and for herinspiration andencouragement of youngmusicians.

ELIZABETH MATHIAS AWARDFor a member’s professional recognition andachievement in music

Cynthia Briggs, Mu Chi,St. Louis Area AlumniFor her achievements as amusic therapist,psychologist, and teacher ofmusic therapy. With the St.Louis Symphony, sheprovides music projects forvictims of abuse, mentallydisabled, and children whohave cancer. She is the

subject of a PBS documentary called “Kids RockCancer” to be shown soon.

Eileen Wingard, Phi Nu,San Diego AlumniFor her achievements as co-founder of the San DiegoCommunity Orchestra,initiator of the San DiegoSymphony Orchestra’s pre-concert lecture series and ofthe “Musicians in theMaking” program for youngperformers, and active

supporter of other local music events andorganizations in her community.

AWARD OF DISTINCTIONFor a member’s significant contributions to music andthe Fraternity

Lenita Chadima McCallumWitherspoon, Phi Iota,Palos Verdes/South BayAlumniFor her significant loyalservice as PSW DistrictDirector 1993-2001,Foundation Board member2003-2007 (Chairman 2004-2005, President 2006-2007),and International 3rd Vice

President 2009-2014; and for her contributions to musicas a performer of opera, musical theater, recital,chamber, and church music, and as a teacher of voicefor grade 7 through adult.

ELEANOR HALE WILSON-ROSALIE V. SPECIALE LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT AWARDFor a member’s significant service to the Fraternitybeyond the local chapter level

Wynona Wieting LipsettMu Chi, Dallas AlumniFor her significant loyal serviceas SC Province Governor 1972-1974, International 5th VicePresident 1974-1977,International 2nd VicePresident 1977-1980,Foundation Board member1989-1994 (CompetitionChairman 1989-1994,

President 1994), International President 1995-2003, and‘Final Notes’ writer for The Triangle 2003-present.

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Kansas City Alumni president Julia Scherer (left) presents theCitation of Merit to Joyce DiDonato in Kansas City after

Joyce's September performance there.

ORAH ASHLEY LAMKEDISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDFor a longtime member’s dedication to the Fraternity atthe local level

Ramona Gifford Mu Nu, Palos Verdes/South BayAlumni For tireless work on behalf of herchapter, including involvement innearly every project and service inevery office; her advocacy for musiceducation; and her love, expertiseand sharing of music.

Deon Nielsen PriceGamma, Los Angeles Alumni For service to her chapter throughhosting innumerable meetings,recitals, and other events in herhome, and for representing theFraternity locally, nationally, andinternationally through herdistinguished music career.

CITATION OF MERITFor significant contributions to music by a non-Fraternitymember

Jake HeggieComposer of art songs, opera,chamber and concert works;composer-in-residence to the SanFrancisco Opera; pianist.

Audra McDonaldSoprano, opera star, internationalconcert artist, recording artist,Tony Award winner, actress, andphilanthropist.

San FranciscoOpera CompanySecond largest operacompany in NorthAmerica, noted for the

quality and innovation of its productions and for itsleadership in professional operatic training, artseducation, and audience development.

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD OFEXCELLENCEFor a member’s significant loyal service to the Fraternityand the local chapter

Janet Davidson, GammaLambda, ColoradoSprings AlumniFor her exemplary role as themotivating force in theestablishment of the ColoradoSprings Alumni chapterthrough member and patronrecruitment and training,chapter outreach performancesin the community, and chapternewsletter.

Jim Reilly, Epsilon Alpha,Minneapolis-St. PaulAlumniFor his outstandingaccomplishments as alumnichapter president, includingincreased meeting attendance,outstanding programming,monthly electronic newsletterwith vision-impaired access,redesigned yearbook, Facebookpage, scholarships and other

outreach to area collegiates, patron recruitment, andsenior residence concerts where Mu Phi members live.

PRESIDENT’S OUTREACH AWARDSFor a member’s significant contribution to starting achapter. Each is listed with the chapter he or she helpedstart.

Janet Davidson. . . . . . . . . . . Colorado Springs AlumniIsabel De La Cerda. . . . . . . . Zeta NuBrandon Barnett . . . . . . . . . Zeta XiPaula Thomas-Lee . . . . . . . . Zeta OmicronEugenia Flores . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta PiZack Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta RhoBradley Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta SigmaMadelyn Smith . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta TauHaley Pope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta PhiJanice Feinstein . . . . . . . . . . Zeta UpsilonEileen Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . Baton Rouge Alumni

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InternationalSterlingAchievementAward

Jane Davidson, Mu Nu,Univ of Southern CaliforniaArtist manager, artsadministrator, singer/songwriter. Jane helpedreactivate Mu Nu andserved as chapter secretary,events chair, and president.Her on- and off-campusactivities ranged frommusic industry connectionsto club basketball. A musicindustry major, shegraduated withdepartmental honors andnow works in the field.

ATLANTICDaMarraUnderwoodZeta Xi, HowardUniv

GREATLAKESLena MillerEpsilon,Univ ofToledo

EASTCENTRALCamronGrayBeta Theta,TennesseeTech Univ

SOUTHCENTRALDakotaReynoldsPhi Tau,Univ ofNorth Texas

NORTHCENTRALElizabethBoschultBeta Pi,NebraskaWesleyanUniv

WESTCENTRALStacyStevensonGammaGamma, SouthwesternOklahomaState Univ

PACIFICNORTHWESTAlec ChasePhi Lambda,WillametteUniv

PACIFICNicholasJoven Mu Eta,Univ of thePacific

PACIFICSOUTHWESTJaneDavidson Mu Nu, Univ ofSouthernCalifornia

Province Senior Achievement Awards

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Mary Alice Cox Award for Lifelong LearningRona Commins, Alpha Delta, Sacramento AlumniTo support a mid-life transition from professional singer and university instructor toauthor of True Tales of Italian Intrigue, A Musician’s Guide to Florence.

Musicological Research Contest Jane Davidson, Mu Nu, Univ of Southern CaliforniaUndergraduate Research Paper “Black, White, and Elvis: The Songwriters, The King,and How They Shaped Rock n Roll.”Look for a summary of her paper in a futureTriangle.

Marian Bowker Davidson Collaborative Pianist AwardAlexander Greenberg, Lambda, Ithaca CollegeTo underwrite costs of staging a musical theatre production at Ithaca College in2015. He will act as music director and conductor for a 10-person cast and 10-pieceorchestra.

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DISTRICT DIRECTOROF THE YEAR

Marilyn Sandness

EC1Mu Upsilon,

Dayton Alumni

FACULTY ADVISOROF THE YEAR

AndreaImhoff

Zeta Mu,Texas A&MUniversity

CHAPTER ADVISOROF THE YEAR

JaniceFeinstein

Zeta Upsilon,Santa Monica

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Alumni Chapters

INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI CHAPTER OF THE YEARPalos Verdes/South Bay

PROVINCE ALUMNI CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSAtlantic Boston, Washington D.C., tieEastern Great Lakes AllianceGreat Lakes Ann ArborEast Central Terre HauteSoutheast AtlantaSouth Central DallasCentral Kansas CityNorth Central Minneapolis/St. PaulWest Central WichitaPacific Northwest None EligiblePacific San FranciscoPacific Southwest Palos Verdes/South Bay

WINNERS CIRCLEKansas City, Wichita, Dallas, Ann Arbor

OUTSTANDING NOTEWORTHY PROJECTAnn Arbor, Minneapolis/St. Paul

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTColorado Springs

KATHERINE DOEPKE AWARD FOR CREATIVE PROGRAMMING

St. Louis Area, Wichita

Collegiate Chapters

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHAPTER OF THE YEARPhi Tau, University of North Texas

PROVINCE COLLEGIATE CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSAtlantic None eligibleEastern Great Lakes Lambda, Ithaca CollegeGreat Lakes None eligibleEast Central Kappa, Butler UnivSoutheast Alpha Zeta, Radford UnivSouth Central Phi Tau, Univ of North TexasCentral Zeta Alpha, Williams Baptist

CollegeNorth Central Zeta Lambda, Waldorf CollegeWest Central Gamma Gamma, Southwestern

Oklahoma State UnivPacific Northwest Phi Lambda, Willamette UnivPacific Alpha Delta, Sacramento State

UnivPacific Southwest Beta Alpha, CSU Fullerton

OUTSTANDING SERVICE PROJECT TO SCHOOLAlpha Nu, West Texas A&M University

OUTSTANDING SERVICE PROJECT TO COMMUNITYEpsilon Epsilon, Texas Christian University

CHAPTER WITH MOST SERV HOURSAlpha Pi, Texas State University

OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATIONSYEARBOOK Alliance, Los Angeles,

Palos Verdes/South BayNEWSLETTER Boston, Colorado Springs, Dallas,

Kansas City, Palos Verdes/South BayWEBSITE Alliance, Los Angeles,

Palos Verdes/South Bay

OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATIONSNEWSLETTER Gamma Gamma, Southwest

Oklahoma University, Epsilon Epsilon (TCU)

WEBSITE Phi Tau, University of North Texas,Delta Pi, Tarleton State Univ, Phi Xi, Baylor Univ

Foundation Golden Anniversary LuncheonBy Joanna Mackley, Beta Pi

As delicious plates of parmesan artichoke chicken were served at theFoundation Luncheon on Wednesday, all convention participantswere together to celebrate fifty years of giving. We know as Mu Phisthat we are united by music, friendship, and harmony, and theseideals were especially evident during the luncheon. As we weretreated to harp music performed by International Competitionwinner Rachel Brandwein, eyes lit up and a sense of unity and lovefor music was cast over the Capital Ballroom. And as composerAdrienne Albert explained her piece A Golden Celebration, oldfriends and new shared their anticipation of the premiere of her newwork, written to celebrate the Foundation’s remarkability. Varioushonors were announced to end the luncheon, and it became clearthat the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation has a lot to be proud about,having accomplished so much in just fifty short years.


CONVENTION 2014As International President Rosemary Ames says in her message (page 3), this year’s convention is onewe won’t soon forget. Relive it (or enjoy it vicariously) through these articles by collegiate reporters for thedaily convention newsletter Sterling Notes, and enjoy the convention photos. Photos by Kathy Earl,convention chair and official photographer, except where otherwise credited.

Collegiate Workshop By Dylan Fornshell, Alpha MuThe first collegiate workshop presented by Sandra McMillen (left) had information thatcan be used by all individual chapters, with topics ranging from how to write an agenda tohow to run a meeting using parliamentary procedure. Speaking about special committees,McMillen noted how such committees – if used correctly – canspeed up membership meetings by eliminating discussion thatcan be held in the committee meeting. She also spoke aboutother ways to speed up meetings and said, “If your meeting isrunning more than thirty minutes, you are doing somethingwrong.” When discussing new members and the rush period,McMillen stressed the importance of checking grades beforestarting the student’s candidacy. It was also duly noted thatall members who owe money to the chapter are not in goodstanding and may not vote or speak to any motion that maybe on the floor. Many more topics were covered that trulyhelped clear the air for many delegates on how to properlyrun the chapter in terms of agendas, budgets,parliamentary procedure, and officer duties.

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Wendene Wilson Shoupe (Tau Alpha, ToledoAlumni), left, the oldest member who attendedconvention, converses with Tena Hehn (Phi Tau,Dallas Alumni). Photo by Katherine Pfeiffer.

Past Foundation board memberDawn Neal (Phi Nu, Los AngelesAlumni) with Foundation display ofCompetition winners.

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From left: Kristin McCarthy,Eric Westray, Denise Alina-Marie Fields, and DaishaWatson enjoy a mealtogether. Photo by AaronLarget-Caplan.

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Rachel Brandwein – Born to Play the HarpBy Jimmy Zepeda, Alpha Nu

The Friday evening recital by this year’s International Competition winner was remarkableand breathtaking. Rachel Brandwein heard about the competition from her mom DorothyBrandwein (Gamma) and the Kansas City Alumni Chapter, who encouraged her to enter.After her performance, it is evident that she was born to perform on the harp. She ispassionate, skillful, professional, and has raised the standards for musicianship across thefraternity, especially for future competition entrants. Her compositions are just as astonishingas her solo performances, challenging harpists to use a variety of techniques. Rachel says “Ifeel extremely fortunate to be able to share music with Mu Phi chapters and audiences as awhole. I take one day, practice session, or concert at a time with the goal of doing my best!”

Bookings AvailableBookings are now open for Rachel Brandwein to perform in your area. Chapters maysponsor her concert appearance on their own or team up with another chapter or otherorganization as co-sponsor. Visit mpefoundation.org/competition.html for details. Questions?Contact Artist Concert Manager Paul Verona at [email protected].

Judges Panel By Ben McCosh, Epsilon PhiThe International Competition judges took the stage Wednesday morning forthe Judges Panel, hosted by competition coordinator Keith Bohm, to explaintheir thought processes while judging. Here are a few highlights from aninformation-packed session. The judges agreed that the visual aspect plays apart in their score for each contestant along with artistic quality, because asperformers we must use the full value of the aesthetic experience. Whileappearance does not outweigh musical quality, the proper image can helpone connect with the audience, a goal we as performers are constantlystriving for. One of the biggest challenges is judging very differentinstruments against each other. The judges addressed this topic on anindividual level, yet I believe they missed an important point: that allmusical performance can be judged at a fundamental level no matterwhat instrument is played. I think that if fundamental musicalcommunication is achieved, then the artists can be judged on a fair andequal footing even when comparing different instruments.

From left: Competition judges David Henderson,Yukiko Sekino, Marek Szpakiewicz.

Convention choir awaits performance.

From left: Jim Reilly (Minneapolis-St. Paul

Alumni), Ruth Koenig (San Francisco Alumni), and

Elaine Repking (St. Louis Area Alumni) accept

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Jumpstarting a Career in MusicBy Katie Barr, Epsilon UpsilonOn Wednesday, July 30, Andrew Cooperstock led an inspiringbreakout session entitled “Jumpstarting a Career in Music: PracticalTips for 2014.” Dr. Cooperstock presented to a group of primarilycollegiate Mu Phis, all hoping to gain knowledge from anexperienced musician and professor. He provided the audience witha list of eighteen attributes that make a successful musician,including versatility, self-awareness, and an open mind. His list oftips offered great insight from a musician who teaches, performs,and collaborates with other musicians. Above all, Dr. Cooperstockmaintained that finding balance within a musical life is one of themost difficult, but necessary, attributes to attain. Since many MuPhi members are both educator and performer, an equally splitattention allows one to progress at the proper rate. Dr.Cooperstock’s realistic perspective encouraged all musicians torecognize that it is the journey, not always the product, thatmatters most. Musicians must remember each day to remain life-long learners, as the presence of new voices will continue to push us forward.


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Workshop:I’ve Composed a Piece, Now What? (A Composing Life) By Ben McCosh, Epsilon PhiRenowned composer Adrienne Albert shared her life story, especially how shecame to composing later in her career. Albert had early working relationshipswith Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein, yet was not completely satisfiedor self-aware at that time; she felt her voice was not her own with suchrespected people around her. It was through her ability to persist in musicthat she came to composing at the tender age of fifty. She gets her ideas fromeveryday life, similarly to Messiaen, and acknowledges that some of hercompositions are jewels, others not so much. Her advice to youngcomposers is to get your name out there in the world through competitions,your own publishing (advice: keep all of your publishing rights), and lots ofnetworking. With hard work, commissions will come to you instead of yourfighting for them. Her ultimate message is: no matter where life may takeyou, persist and keep music deep, close, and dear to your heart. You neverknow where you might end up.

Past International Competition Winner JorgeÁvila congratulates Adrienne Albert after thepremiere of her newest work at the convention.

After the convention, workshop presenter and pianistAndrew Cooperstock (left) traveled to Luxembourg toperform with clarinetist and retiring 4th VP/MusicAdvisor Martha MacDonald (second from right) andviolinist William Terwiliger. Second from left isAndrew's student Elizabeth Leger (Delta Rho), inLuxembourg on a Mu Phi scholarship.

Convention attendees stitch on a collaborative Mu Phi needlepoint, created for the Honors Luncheon.

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Honors Luncheon Salutes OldTraditions, Starts New OnesBy Katie Barr, Epsilon UpsilonOver delicious light lunches, collegiate and alumni delegatesconversed and exchanged information at the 50+ HonorsLuncheon on Friday. Delegates were asked ahead of time tosit with members they had not yet met, forming new bondsbetween all chapters. Each place setting included abookmark that was passed around so all at the table couldwrite a bit about themselves, and the completedbookmarks left each delegate with contact information fortheir full table, collegiates and alumni alike. At the close of the meal,several delegates spoke of their experience thus far in Mu Phi Epsilon.The variety of experiences from collegiates, alumni, district directors,and members for 50+ years gave the audience an understanding ofthe connections between us all. It was inspiring to see that despite agedifferences, the bonds of music, friendship, and harmony remain clearand true to each and every speaker. All those at the luncheon also weregiven a string of friendship to tie around their finger as a never-endingreminder of the bonds that hold us all together.

The Music WhispererBy Jimmy Zepeda, Alpha Nu

From my point ofview as aninstrumentalistsinging in theconvention choir,having GeorginaPhillipson (left) asthe choir conductorwas enjoyable butalso intense. Acombination ofcomedian,inspirationalspeaker, andmusic teacher aswell as conductor,she always wears

a smile. She conducts in a variety of ways including handgestures, a golf ball, and even her face. Convention choirmembers will also remember her numerous sayings. A fewexamples: “Never apologize for greatness” and “The personwho does the most work, also does the most learning.” Andlast but not least, “Don’t pee in the pool.” If you weren’t in the choir thisconvention, you definitely missed out. I am so happy that I had thewonderful opportunity of getting to know Georgina the Music Whisperer!

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Founders Day is when Mu Phi Epsilon members pause tocelebrate our rich past and our promising future. The pastwe celebrate as we honor the bold leaders ElizabethMathias Fuqua and Winthrop Sterling, who dared todream of an organization where members would worktoward the advancement of music in the community,nation and even the world.

So – Happy 111th Founders Day! In the spirit of ourfounders, Mu Phi Epsilon is experiencing bold andexciting times. The fraternity is continuing to grow thanksto ongoing expansion and recruitment efforts. It isexhilarating to read the positive and motivational storiesshared by our members and chapters.

As President, I am privileged to attend chapterinstallations where young music students take a chance onestablishing something new and building it into somethingmeaningful and worthy. All this is done while maintaininghigh academic and musical standards. At each installation,I think back to our founders Elizabeth Mathias Fuqua andWinthrop Sterling, who took their passion and friendshipand founded an organization that has persevered throughtwo world wars, difficult economic times, andtechnological advances. It could not endure withoutmembers, collegiate and alumni, who embrace our valuesand assist in continuing the legacy. Our membersrecognize these ideals and have the zeal for theircontinuation.

I hope you are celebrating the power of Mu Phi Epsilonthrough a Founders Day event that involves yourmembers, your community, your school, and music loverseverywhere. On behalf of the entire InternationalExecutive Board, I wish you a very happy Founders Day!

Rosemary Ames International President

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Alumni CornerBy Ruth Cuccia, Third Vice President/Alumni [email protected]

Our 2014 convention in Sacramento was definitely a Spotlight onthe Past, Present and Future for our fraternity! My immediatepredecessor Lenita McCallum set us up to succeed and flourish inour chapters with three alumni workshops. I saw those of you whoattended these workshops frantically taking notes and raising yourhands to ask questions so you could take this valuable informationhome to your chapters. Not only were the workshops vital and veryhelpful, but there was joy shared as old friendships were rekindledand new friendships established throughout the convention.

It is now my honor and privilege to serve all of you in my newposition. My focus will be to listen to and support all alumnichapters, continue the fine work started by Lenita and those whocame before her, and begin new projects to enhance our alumnimembership goals and support our collegiates even more as we lookto the future.

Hello, collegiates! I am so excited to have been elected yourCollegiate Advisor for our next triennium. There are many things toget done, and I have a lot of great ideas that I hope you’ll love. Iwant to give a special thanks to Sandra McMillen, who has pouredher heart and soul into this office for the past six years. She hasalso made my transition into this office quite easy with her diligentorganization. She is a wealth of information, and I’m happy she’sstill willing to help.

My first order of business upon taking office was to edit and revisethe Guide to Membership, fondly remembered as our trainingmanual. I am happy to report that this task has been completed, aswell as updating forms associated with candidates and initiation. AsI continue to update the remaining forms, I’ll also be making QuickReference Guides for all offices; these will give an abbreviated viewof your office and duties. I’ll notify you when they are available.Once they are ready, you can go to our website for 24/7 availabilityof all forms and documents that are important for your operation.

Don’t forget to find us on Facebook (Mu Phi Epsilon CollegiateNetwork, Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Fraternity), Twitter(@MuPhiFrat) and Instagram (@MuPhiEpsilon). You’ll find mecontributing to all these networks. Stay connected, and have awonderful start to your year!

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Collegiate ConnectionBy Jenny Smith, Second Vice President/Collegiate [email protected]

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On a recent trip back home toMississippi, I perused some old books Ihad read as a child. It was revealing tospend time with tomes that had shapedmy imagination and education. Onelarge anthology made me chuckle: TheBook of Virtues. Put together by formerSecretary of Education Bill Bennett inthe 1990s, it includes stories andpoems from classical mythology, theBible, and numerous other sources. Itbecame popular with families, and myparents bought it in the hope that Iwould read it, pledging that if I gotthrough its 818 pages they would payme a whopping $50. I didn’t manage it.I was turning thirteen that year, andthe stories were a bit dry to me then.

Coming back to the book as a fatherand teacher was quite different, and Ibegan to see its value for teaching andfor story-times with my three-year-oldson. I browsed familiar classics such asThe Tortoise and Hare and The Goosethat Laid the Golden Eggs, terrifyingstories about foolish boys and girls,and fables that commended loyaltyand love. The stories were a bit tooserious for my little boy, but I did usemany of them for work, as sourcematerial for lessons I gave as aprimary school song-writing teacherand choir director.

Back in England, earlier this year theschool commissioned me to prepare achoir of 70 fourth-graders forcommunity performances before thesummer break. I wrote the music forthe children in the hope that it wouldhelp create feelings of goodwillbetween them and also between theschool and the community.

Choir members also wrote some of thesongs we sang. A dozen children metwith me three mornings a week beforeschool for Songwriting Club, when wewould read a story or poem, discuss it,sing together, and write songs based onmaterial from The Book of Virtues. One

story by Aesop captivated the childrenin a big way after I re-contextualized itto their own age, in their ownneighbourhood: two boys are walkingtogether when a bear approaches. Thestronger lad promptly climbs a tree,while the weaker one has no choice but

to play dead. The bear sniffs aroundthe ‘dead’ boy, snorts, and leaves. Laterthe lad up the tree comes down andasks the other what the bear said tohim. The boy says, “He told me neveragain to travel with a friend whodeserts you at the first sign of danger.”

The story, and the song I wrote basedon it, had a big impact on the children.They later asked another teacherleading a workshop on friendship ifthey could sing it for her – becausethey had learned some things aboutfriendship from Aesop’s story andwanted the teacher to hear it. How Iwish I could have been there to witnessthis event.

Music’s ability to move children makesworking as a musician worthwhile. At ayoung age, children are learning right

from wrong and how best to relate toone another. As musicians, we haveopportunities to guide them throughthe vehicles of poem, story, and song. Itgives me great satisfaction to know thatthese children are experiencing moredeeply what it means to be in healthy

community with one another. An oldpsalm begins: “How wonderful, howbeautiful, when brothers and sisters[and might I add pupils] get along.”How true it is.

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This is Keith’s last InternationalCorner. He works as a freelancemusician in London, England.

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International Corner | Marlon Daniel, Mu Xi, New York Alumni, [email protected]

Bookshelf | Kurt-Alexander Zeller, Mu Chi, Atlanta Alumni, [email protected]

With A Dictionary for the Modern Singer, baritoneMatthew Hoch (Lambda, Allied, ACME) has produced abook unlike any other reference work currently available tosingers. Part of the Dictionaries for the Modern Musicianseries that intends to “offer both the novice and theadvanced artist lists of key terms designed to fully coverthe field of study and performance,” the book treats anextraordinarily broad range of topics. It’s a handsomelyproduced volume of 306 pages that is sure to become afixture in voice studios and personal reference librariesacross the country.

Like most dictionaries (notice that the title is not AnEncyclopedia for the Modern Singer), the book’s chiefusefulness lies in its breadth rather than its depth. Theauthor, who describes himself as a “curious generalist,”clearly lays out his aims in an introduction:

A Dictionary for the Modern Singer is a generalist’sresource. It is not a pedagogy dictionary, voice sciencedictionary, or diction resource. Yet it is, in a way, all ofthese things—and more—at the same time. And it fills aunique gapin the singerand voiceteacher’slibrary.While manyspecialistresources have been published, this is perhaps the firstgeneral lexicon of its kind. An emphasis was placed onbreadth rather than depth, on brevity rather thancomprehensiveness … No single topic is coveredexhaustively, or even adequately for that matter. Thereader who wishes to know more about any particularsubject is strongly encouraged to pursue the resourcesoutlined in [the] extensive bibliography.

A Dictionary for the Modern Singer presents a widerrange of topics than any comparably sized referencework for singers on the market. The host of subjectsincludes terms and concepts from vocal pedagogy,vocal literature, music theory, performance practice ina wide variety of styles (including contemporarycommercial), historical musicology, acoustics, worldmusic, audio technology, anatomy, medicine andmore. The book is an excellent reference for a quick,general answer about almost any singing-related topic.As such, it is a friendly resource for high school andundergraduate singing students and deserves a placeof honor in their singing teachers’ studios.

Most entries arerelatively cursory,and readers withdepth ofknowledge in aparticular area willundoubtedly findan entry or twothat omits detailthey wish had beenincluded. However,as promised, thegenerous (15pages)bibliography pointsreaders tospecialized sourcesto learn more aboutany entry thatpiques theircuriosity. Inaddition, ADictionary for theModern Singerincludes five essaysby guest authors and twelve appendices that treat a varietyof topics in somewhat greater depth. The appendices rangefrom charts often used by singers (anatomy diagrams,International Phonetic Alphabet, etc.) to various lists.Some of the lists are more useful than others, butAppendix L’s “Medications and Their Effects on the Voice”is truly crucial information for singers, even in the earlieststages of study. The guest essayists include JeannetteLoVetri comparing classical and contemporary commercialmusic singing; John Nix on selecting and assigningappropriate vocal repertoire; Dean Southern on effectivepracticing; Matthew Edwards with an introduction toaudio technology, and Heather Winter Hunnicutt (EpsilonOmicron) on the perennial challenge of performanceanxiety.

While expert scholars and singers undoubtedly will find afew holes they wish had been filled (as well as a surprisingnumber of proofreading errors for such a well-producedvolume), in both concept and execution A Dictionary forthe Modern Singer is a valuable resource that singers in allstyles and at all levels (and their teachers) quickly willcount as a favorite. Highly recommended.

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A Dictionary for the Modern SingerBy Matthew HochReviewed by Kurt-Alexander Zeller

A Dictionary for the Modern Singer,by Matthew Hoch.

Dictionaries for the Modern Musician,

David Daniels, series editor. Lanham, Maryland:

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General> *MERLE MONTGOMERY DOCTORAL GRANT:

To a bona fide doctoral candidate whose advancedwork toward the degree is at a significant stage ofcompletion. Value $1,000 Chairman: Verona

> *GRANT-IN-AID: For a specific purpose essential tocompletion of an exceptional musical project orundertaking well beyond the planning stage. Value $1,000 Chairman: Verona(2 grants available)

> MABEL HENDERSON MEMORIAL GRANT FORINTERNATIONAL STUDY: To support study outsidethe United States in a country other than the countryof the applicant’s birth or citizenship, awarded on thebasis of high achievement in the applicant’s majorfield. Applicants must be 21 years of age by June 1,2014. Value $1,000 Chairman: Verona

> HELEN HAUPT ALUMNI CHAPTER PROJECTGRANTS: To support one or more special projectsundertaken by an alumni chapter. Previous winners ofthis grant may re-apply for consideration of asignificantly different project. Value up to $2,000 Chairman: Sandness

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SCHOLARSHIPS* Designates scholarships significantly funded throughgenerosity of the Eleanor Hale Wilson Charitable Trust

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CHORAL CONDUCTING OR SACRED MUSICSCHOLARSHIP: For study in choral conducting orsacred music.Value $7,000 Chairman: Curea

> JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNONCONDUCTING/COACHING SCHOLARSHIP: To support study of conducting/coaching. Value up to $7,000 Chairman: Curea

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VIOLA, CELLO: To support a music major's study ofmusic performance. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> *GERKE COLLEGIATE ARTIST SCHOLARSHIPS:Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Strings. To anundergraduate music major with a minimum 3.0 GPAin music and a 2.0 GPA in all other subjectsValue $1,000 Chairman: Kennedy(2 scholarships available)

> BETH LANDIS VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP: Forundergraduate or graduate study in violin. Value $5,000 Chairman: May

> JEAN LOUISE MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP: To anundergraduate or graduate instrumentalist (brass,woodwinds, strings or percussion) for study in musicperformance. Value $2,000 Chairman: Kennedy

> ELEANOR HALE WILSON CELLO SCHOLARSHIP:To an undergraduate or graduate music education,music therapy, or performance major whose primaryinstrument is cello. Value $2,000 Chairman: May

Chamber Music> JAMES AND LOLA FAUST CHAMBER MUSIC

SCHOLARSHIP: To a chamber ensemble with one ortwo Mu Phi Epsilon members (depending on totalnumber of members) demonstrating a performancehistory of at least two years.Value up to $5,000 Chairman: Curea

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Arts Management> EDYTHE G. BURDIN SCHOLARSHIP:

To a student studying arts management.Value $1,000 Chairman: Abegg

Music Education> MADGE CATHCART GERKE SCHOLARSHIP: To

an applicant in music education with no professionalclassroom teaching experience who will completecertification requirements at the end of any term ofthe current academic year.Value $1,000 Chairman: Florjancic

> BETH LANDIS MUSIC EDUCATIONSCHOLARSHIP: For undergraduate or graduatestudy in music education. Value $5,000 Chairman: Florjancic

> *HAZEL B. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: For graduatestudy in music education. Value $1,000 Chairman: Florjancic

> NADINE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP: To anapplicant currently enrolled in an accredited programof graduate study in music education. Value $1,000 Chairman: Florjancic

> INES PRATT JAMISON SCHOLARSHIP:Value $2,000 (see Voice)

Music Technology> BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP

FOR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: In memory of LucieBenefiel Scandling for a project or study involvingmusic technology. Value $1,500 Chairman: Verona

Music Therapy> LA VERNE JACKSON MEMORIAL MUSIC

THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP: To an applicant who isenrolled in an accredited music therapy program andwill be doing a pre-internship/internship with a specialpopulation. Value $1,500 Chairman: Sandness

Keyboard> BERNSTEIN-CROSMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Piano

scholarship for study outside the United States in acountry other than the country of the applicant’s birthor citizenship.Value $1,000 Chairman: Weng

> ELEANOR B. WEILER and MILDRED B. FRAMEPIANO SCHOLARSHIP: To support piano study inFrance (preferably Paris). One or more scholarshipsavailable.Value up to $6,000 Chairman: Weng

> HELEN HAUPT PIANO SCHOLARSHIP: To apianist. Value $1,000 Chairman: Weng

> WIHLA HUTSON ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: To anorganist. Value $1,000 Chairman: Weng

World Music> BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP

FOR WORLD MUSIC/MULTICULTURAL MUSIC:Awarded in memory of Lucie Benefiel Scandling. Value $1,500 Chairman: Verona

Voice> *ELIZABETH BOLDENWECK VOICE

SCHOLARSHIP: For undergraduate study in voice. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> *MIKANNA CLARK TAURMAN VOICESCHOLARSHIP: For postgraduate study in voice. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> *SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE SCHOLARSHIP –UNDERGRADUATE: To a deserving mezzo-sopranoor contralto voice student. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> *SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE SCHOLARSHIP -POSTGRADUATE: To a deserving mezzo-sopranoor contralto voice student. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> INES PRATT JAMISON SCHOLARSHIP: To a music education major who is studying voice. Value $2,000 Chairman: May

> BRENA HAZZARD VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: To any Mu Phi Epsilon member pursuing vocal study,awarded on behalf of the Los Angeles AlumniChapter. Value $5,000 Chairman: May

Complete information, qualifications,requirements, and application are availableon Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation website at:mpefoundation.org/grants-scholarships/

ELEANOR HALE WILSON SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS

For study at any American or International Summer Music Program. Scholarship application may be made before program acceptance is confirmed.Value $1,000 (6 awards) Chairman: Verona

Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation is also proud to support, through our philanthropic gifts, the followingsummer programs:

Members of Mu Phi Epsilon applying to the above institutions for their summer programs shouldadvise them of your membership in the Fraternity for consideration of scholarship funds distributeddirectly by said institution.

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMEN



Beverly W. Abegg8 Phillips DriveWestford, MA [email protected]

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Dr. Paul VeronaGrant/Scholarship Coordinator130 West 15th Street, Apt. 5VNew York, NY 10011-6794347-813-0368 (Cell)[email protected]

Dr. Lei WengSchool of MusicUniversity of Northern ColoradoCampus box 28, Frasier HallGreeley, CO [email protected]

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GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONDescriptions and additional requirements available in Foundation Newsletter and atwww.mpefoundation.orgAll Application Materials Postmarked by March 2, 2015Summer Scholarships Postmarked by April 15, 2015Grants & Scholarships must be used by March 1, 2016. Applicants must be dues-payingmembers as of December 31, 2014. Applicants may apply for more than onescholarship/grant. Each entry requires a separate fee and application material. Previouswinners are ineligible to apply for the same scholarship or grant, except for the HelenHaupt Chapter Project Grant.

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Application Materials: Check that you have provided all required items below.Current resume, including Mu Phi Epsilon participationTwo current letters of recommendation, each sealed in an envelope and signed over the seal by the writerMost recent college transcript, official or unofficial (electronic submission acceptable)One professional head shot, 300 DPI resolution or higher, emailed to appropriate chairmanCDs if required; must be of professional quality and playability. DVDs required for Foncannon Scholarship.Any additional supporting materials noted in specific grant /scholarship descriptions

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Meet the Foundation’s Newest Board MemberLinda Florjancic, Mu Phi, Cleveland Area Alumni Vice Chairman

Linda received her B.M. degree from Baldwin-Wallace College (now University)with a double major in music history and arts management. She pursued postgraduate studies at Bowling Green State University where she was selected as thefirst graduate assistant for the Arts Village. She completed her M.M. in musichistory and M.A. in arts administration at The University of Akron and heldsignificant internships with Interlochen Center for the Arts, Canton YouthSymphony, and Cleveland Orchestra. Linda is the principal violist of the ParmaSymphony Orchestra and secretary of its Board of Directors. She is a member ofLeague of American Orchestras and Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadershiphonorary. She is an active Mu Phi, serving on the International FinanceCommittee for three terms and as secretary for the Cleveland Area Alumni. Sheworks at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, the nation's sixth largest historic home.

International Competition WinnerRachel BrandweinHarpist Rachel Brandwein is the winner of the 2014 Mu Phi EpsilonInternational Solo Competition. She is under management as the MuPhi Epsilon Concert Artist 2014-2016 and is performing throughoutthe United States.

Rachel is an adjunct music faculty member at Luther College, adjunctassistant professor of harp at the College of Saint Benedict and SaintJohn’s University, and also teaches at Mount Calvary Academy ofMusic. Among her performance and composition accomplishmentsare first prizes and grants in numerous regional and nationalcompetitions sponsored by the American Harp Society and theAmerican String Teachers Association, as well as Mu Phi Epsilon.

A featured soloist at the Ninth World Harp Congress in Dublin,Ireland, Rachel also toured China with the Juilliard Orchestra. Sincemoving from New York to Minneapolis in fall 2012, she has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra and VocalEssence.In fall 2013, Rachel embarked on a nine-state, fifteen-concert tour with Trio Matisse (flute, harp, cello) as part of theAllied Concert Services Tours and is continuing to perform with the trio. She enjoys giving recitals of original andarranged works with her trombone partner, Dr. David Peterson, as the Branderson Duo. They were awarded a grant fromthe Minnesota State Arts Board and in 2015 will premiere a commissioned work by Dr. Paul Salerni.

By invitation from The American Harp Society, Rachel performed a full recital of her own music at the 2014 AHS nationalconference in New Orleans. She has presented her works on the Composer’s Concerts at The Juilliard School and at StonyBrook University’s Composer Concert Recital Series. In addition, her compositions have been performed at the Universityof Michigan, University of Minnesota, Kansas State University, and at Interlochen Center for the Arts where Rachel serveson the harp faculty for the summer camp programs.

Rachel earned degrees from the University of Michigan (BM), The Juilliard School (MM), and Stony Brook University(DMA). She studied harp and French for one year in Paris and Lyon, France. After performing at her doctoralcommencement, Rachel was awarded the prestigious Ackerman Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies for “excellencein performance and pedagogy”. Rachel’s goal as a teacher is to help each student appreciate and fulfill his or her artisticpotential with confidence, creativity, and dedication.

New ACME HonoreesMu Phi Epsilon is proud to announce the latest ACME honorees. We are pleased to include them among our mostaccomplished members whose achievements place them at the acme of our profession. Like all ACME honorees,they welcome mentoring requests and other contacts from Mu Phi members.

Sally EtchetoMu Chi, Gamma Sigma Chapter Advisor, [email protected] and vocalist Dr. Sally Etcheto is chair of the music department at California StateUniversity-Dominguez Hills, where she has been on faculty since 1973. She has conductedlarge and small choral ensembles, taught studio voice and three levels of voice class, and beenmusic director of numerous musical theatre productions. Sally sings professionally as a soloistand choral artist, having appeared with the Los Angeles Opera, Dallas Civic Opera, DallasSummer Musicals, and Los Angeles Master Chorale. She performs and records with the twelve-voice a cappella group “Zephyr, Voices Unbound,” of which she is a founding member. She also

performs both as a soloist and as conductor of the CSUDH Chamber Singers. Sally is a member of Actors Equity andthe American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), for which she was a longtime national board member. She receivedCSUDH’s 2010 Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award and was instrumental in facilitating the prestigious All-Steinway School designation for the university in 2014.

Maquette KuperBeta, Sacramento Alumni, [email protected] and educator Maquette Kuper is a graduate of the New England Conservatory ofMusic, spent two summers as a fellowship student at Tanglewood, and studied in Paris on aFulbright fellowship. A past winner of the Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition,Maquette has appeared as soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra and has performed inEurope and throughout the United States. She plays principal flute with the AuburnSymphony and was a featured soloist in its 2006-07 and 2011-12 series. In March 2013 she wasthe featured soloist with the Sacramento Symphonic Winds. A founding member of

Sacramento’s Capitol Chamber Players and the California Wind Orchestra, she also performs with the CaliforniaBaroque Ensemble. The Sacramento Bee has praised her “strength, steadiness and authoritative style,” and the DavisEnterprise said, “Kuper had such warm intonation and such musicianship … the flute was dazzling.” Maquetteteaches flute privately and is the founder and director of the Davis Youth Flute Choir.

David NashBeta Tau, Atlanta Alumni, [email protected] and educator David Nash holds music degrees with honors from Mercer University andGeorgia State University. While a student at GSU, he was chosen to give a teachingdemonstration at the Music Teachers National Association convention held in Arkansas. Davidhas performed solo classical recitals at Mercer University, Georgia State University, RoswellUnited Methodist Church, and Lenbrook Square. He performed with his Jazz group MusicFicta at the 1985 Mu Phi Epsilon International Convention. His three CDs have been used forclassroom music instruction for Florida elementary students. David is a sought-after piano

teacher as well as teacher of a popular local music appreciation course. He also owns a professional recording studiowhere he specializes in piano accompaniment and other studio recording needs. He recently was recording engineerfor An International Christmas, featuring internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wör and pianistMisha V. Stefanuk; the album is available through Amazon.com and iTunes.

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Arietha Lockhart, Beta Gamma, Atlanta Alumni 404-291-5162, [email protected] Au, Mu Nu, Los Angeles Alumni, 323-666-2603, [email protected]

AtlanticFRONT (l-r): Elizabeth White, L Huddleston. ROW 2: SusanTodenhaft, Daisha Watson, Monica Verona. BACK: AaronLarget-Caplan, Brandon Barnett. Not pictured: RosemaryAmes, Paul Verona.


Provinces at Convention

Eastern Great LakesFRONT: Danielle Aurandt, Katie Barr,Christina Blahnik, Brianna Searing, B.Jean Johnson. ROW 2: Laura Mink,Danielle Stoner, Audrey Whartenby,Nancy Gray. BACK: Kyle Grabijel, JamesParker, Russell Newburn, Sandra Wiese.

Great LakesFRONT: Yan Chen, SusanOwen-Bissiri, WendeneShoup. BACK: EricaWilens, KatherinePfeiffer.

SoutheastFRONT: Stephanie Sandritter, KelseyHiggins, Trimain Green. ROW 2:Arietha Lockhart, David Ervast,Parker Van Riper. BACK: Eric Westray,Ryan Pacillo, Marshall Pugh.

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CentralFRONT: Joann Harper, Doris Braun, Carla

Maltas, Evelyn Archer. Row 2: Cathy Paul,Charlotte Brown, Elaine Repking, Virginia

Backman, Hannah Blum. BACK: Julia Scherer,Wendy Sistrunk, Greg Springer, Nancy

Hawkins, Dylan Fornshell.

East CentralFRONT: Sarah Page, Stephanie Berry,Christy Smith, Rebecca Sorley. ROW 2:Rachel Smalling, Sarah Hoff, MarvaRasmussen, Sean Kilgore, RebeccaLarkin. BACK: Ethan Kravitz, JohnDuncan, Summer Alvey, Denise Fields.

South CentralFRONT: Isabel De La Cerda,

Wednesday Ball, JanellePierce, Lesly Galaena,Peggy Capps, Sandra

McMillen, Melissa Eddy.ROW 2: Ashley Kimmel,

Rachel Reynolds, KileyWilson, Jenny Smith,

Veronica Kokas, PhyllisWilson. ROW 3: Evelyn

Shaffer, Cicely Cain,Johanna Balboa, Kristy

Taylor, Michelle Saiz,Laurel Bowersox. BACK:

Tyler Johnson, KevinHinkle, Allison Jayroe,

Kassie Miller, Tiffany Piper,Emily Smith. NOT PICTURED:

Jimmy Zepeda,

North CentralFRONT: Emma Larson, Katherine Doepke,

Joanna Mackley, Rachel Kingham. ROW 2:Carol Meyer, Jim Reilly, Liana Sandin. BACK:Terry Rowe, Kristín Jónína Taylor, Kelli Lair.


Provinces at ConventionWest CentralFRONT: Janet Davidson, Nancy Lawrence,Lynn Maloy, Marilyn Hitchcock, Julie Bees.BACK: Ben McCosh, Greta Parks, CortlandMaloney, Joe Maloy.

Pacific NorthwestFRONT: Georgina Philippson, MadisonHall, Judith Goff. BACK: Dylan James,Michael Lasfetto, Kristin McCarthy.

PacificFRONT: Brianna Souza, Kari Anne Estrada, LestelleManley, Kira Dixon, Ruth Koenig, Kathy Earl. ROW 2:Pam Dauer, Sue Fullmer, Barbara Becker, BerniceSmoll, Andrew Narveson. ROW 3: Adam Green, GloriaDebatin, Meredith O’Connor, Jessica Nguyen, GerryStasko. BACK: Sarah Jordan, Nathaniel Pergamit,Jacque Wright, Carol Tomlinson, Jose Sanchez.

Pacific SouthwestFRONT: Lenita McCallum, Eileen Wingard,Helen Freeborn, Barbara Stearns, MaryAu, Lauren Cabral, Veronica Jacobe. ROW 2: Mary Malm, Carolyn Rossé, JeanFortna, Wendy Reyes, Daisy Santos,Rebecca Muli. ROW 3: Ruth Cuccia,Darlene Vlasek, Caitlin Eager, VeronicaDidier, Gisselle Ruiz, Julio Sequiera.BACK: James Lesu’i, Bronson Buskett,Jennifer Holly, David Champion, SusanDietz, Sally Etcheto, Robert Ulseth.

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Mu Phi Leaders

The International Executive Board and the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation Board each welcomed new members at theconvention, where these group photos were taken. Read IEB bios online at muphiepsilon.org/aboutmpe/officers andFoundation board bios at mpefoundation.org/board.html.

INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARDFrom left: First Vice President/Extension Officer Charlotte Brown, Third VicePresident/Alumni Advisor Ruth Cuccia, International President RosemaryAmes, International Editor Melissa J. Eddy, Second VicePresident/Collegiate Advisor Jenny Smith, International Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jenny Maeda. Photo by Kathy Earl. Not pictured above: FourthVice President/Music Advisor Jan Scott (headshot, upper right), Fifth VicePresident/Extension Advisor Kayla Lisa (headshot, lower right).

FOUNDATION BOARDFrom left: Secretary Eileen Kennedy, Chairman Judy May, Vice President & Concert ArtistManager Paul Verona, Vice Chairman Linda Florjancic, Fraternity President RosemaryAmes, Foundation President Nancy R. Hawkins. Photo by Kathy Earl. Not pictured:Treasurer Beverly W. Abegg (headshot, right).

The New EnglandOpera Club honoredlongtime memberMaria Pia Antonelli(Phi Upsilon, BostonAlumni, 2008 OrahAshley Lamke Awardwinner) with its 2014Marion and LesterMatzkin Award. Theaward was presentedat a tribute dinneron August 17.

Jan Bunker(Beta Alpha,PalosVerdes/SouthBay Alumni)and her twinsister Jillrecently gavean invitedconcert intheirhometown ofJunctionCity, Kansasfor theschoolsystem’sannual celebrationbanquet honoring local teachers. Jan (left inphoto) and her sister – entertainers, recording artists,TV/film performers, and piano/voice teachers –presented a video of some of their TV appearances, gavea concert of highlights from their careers, and receivedcertificates as outstanding graduates of Junction CityHigh School. The sisters have been invited back thisNovember to do a fundraiser concert for the newlyrenovated Junction City Opera House.

Composer Deon Nielsen Price (Gamma, Los AngelesAlumni, 2014 Orah Ashley Lamke Award) reports thather Violin Concerto for Oneness is being considered forGrammy® recognition in two classical categories. Deonis President Emeritus of the National Association ofComposers USA (NACUSA) and recently guest-lecturedat NACUSA events in Dallas and Atlanta. Her talk“Loving and Sharing Music” was about her lifeexperience and her years as a NACUSA leader.

San Diego Alumni members recently gave a concert forresidents of an area retirement community to honorlongtime chapter member and former president CarolineLasker (Phi Upsilon), a recent resident of the facility.Joan Sweet (Alpha Delta) played first on her Slavi Annaharp, and other members performing were pianistCarolyn Rosse (Mu Phi), violist Shirley Weaver (Tau),and vocalist Jean Fortna (Epsilon Omicron). They chosea program of music familiar to the audience and closedwith a sing-along from The Sound of Music.

Conductor Marlon Daniel (Mu Xi, New YorkCity Alumni, International Committee Chair)served as music director and conductor for thesecond annual Colour of Music Festival inCharlotte, NC. The festival, which celebrates thecontributions of black classical musicians andcomposers, received extensive media coverage(including mention in Essence magazine) andrave critical reviews, including kudos for Marlon.A sample: “Managing it [Porgy and Bess] allwith heightened control and awareness for themultiple moving parts was Daniel, almost alwayswith a smile on his lips.”

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Marlon Daniel (left) and festival founder and generalmanager Lee Pringle.

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ALLIANCE, OHRussell [email protected]

ANN ARBOR, MIDeborah Rebeck [email protected]

ATLANTA, GARebekah Healan [email protected]

Arietha [email protected]

BATON ROUGEEileen [email protected]

BERKELEY, CAKaren [email protected]

BLOOMINGTON, INJane [email protected]

BOSTON, MABeverly [email protected]

CINCINNATI, OHMarva [email protected]

CLEVELAND AREA, OHJanet Brown 440-248-5651 janetgansbrown@

gmail.com

Kathy [email protected]

COLORADO SPRINGS, COJanet [email protected]

DALLAS, TXPhyllis Wilson214-499-4759 [email protected]

DAYTON, OHChristina [email protected]

DENTON, TXPeggy W. [email protected]

DENVER, CONancy Lawrence303-935-1924 [email protected]

DETROIT, MITuesday [email protected]

FRESNO, CAGayane [email protected]

FULLERTON, CABarbara [email protected]

INDIANAPOLIS, INElizabeth [email protected]

KANSAS CITY, MOJulia Scherer816-225-2987kansascity@

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LAWRENCE, KSLynn [email protected]

LINCOLN, NEKaren [email protected]

LOS ANGELES, CASusan Dietz310-545-0659 [email protected]

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAULElizabeth Woolner507-289-5658 [email protected]

MUNCIE, INContact: Mary [email protected]

NEW YORK CITYMonica [email protected]

PALOS VERDES/SOUTH BAY, CADarlene [email protected]

PHOENIX AREA, AZMary [email protected]

PORTLAND, ORPatti [email protected]

ROCHESTER, NYB. Jean [email protected]

SACRAMENTO, CAJacque Wright916- 283-6955 sacramento@

muphiepsilon.org

SAN ANTONIO, TXJulie [email protected]

SAN DIEGO, CAJean [email protected]

SAN FRANCISCO, CARuth [email protected]

SAN JOSE, CAKira [email protected]

ST. LOUIS AREA, MOElaine [email protected]

TACOMA, WASvend Ronning 253-988-9562 [email protected]

TERRE HAUTE AREA, INJohn McIyntyre812-243-2993 [email protected]

TOLEDO, OHAnn [email protected]

URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, ILMarlys Scarbrough217-586-5726 [email protected]

WASHINGTON D.C.Marcus [email protected]

WICHITA, KSMarilyn Hitchcock316-942-6607 [email protected]

Marian Krajewska BatesEpsilon Psi, May 17, 1959Bloomington AlumniDied July 25,2014Vocalist, musiceducator. As ayoungprofessional,Marian performedin The King and Iwith Yul Brynnerin a year-longU.S. tour. While studying at ViennaAcademy of Music on a Fulbrightscholarship, she sang leading roles inprofessional opera houses in Austria andGermany, and later performed withcompanies in Ulm and Aachen,Germany. Marian was professor ofvoice at Drake University, IndianaUniversity, and St. Mary-of-the-WoodsCollege. She was chapter adviser toEpsilon Omicron at IU and received theOrah Ashley Lamke Award in 1995.

Elizabeth Anne “Betty” PergandeZuehlke ColquhounMu Phi, January 19, 1936Palos Verdes Peninsula AlumniDied March 28, 2014Instrumentalist, vocalist, musiceducator. Betty founded and performedwith several recorder societies includingLa Mer Consort, part of the South BayAdult Schools Recorders-Plusworkshop. An innovator in early music,she performed on both recorder andharpsichord and taught both to studentsof all ages and skill levels. She alsotaught voice, piano, and horn.

Barbara “Bobbi” Barnes ComeauxMu Zeta, December 17, 1940Spokane AlumniDied July 5, 2014Music educator. Bobbitaught elementarymusic and privatestring students, anddirected an all-cityorchestra and a juniorhigh orchestra. Shewas also a churchmusician.

Helen Poolos DunnMu Kappa, December 14, 1941Died October 13, 2013Violinist. Helenplayed with theEddie Stone JazzOrchestra and theGuy LombardoOrchestra. Aftermoving toAmarillo, shetaughtinstrumentalmusic in public schools for 28 years andplayed in the Amarillo SymphonyOrchestra for 47 years.

Marsha Johnson EnterlinePhi Xi, October 21, 1971Kansas City Alumni, Dayton AlumniDied July 27, 2014Pianist, educator.Marsha was a friendand supporter ofnumerous musicalgroups includingthe Miami ValleySchool Districtmusic program and the Children’sTraveling Opera. She served as boardsecretary for Dayton Public Radio’s“Discover Classical” and was presidentof Kansas City Alumni 1985-1987.

Gwynne Williams (Palermo) GalpinPhi, February 15, 1969Alliance AlumniDied May 27, 2014Vocalist, music educator, churchmusician. Gwynneserved severalchurches as a choirdirector andmember. She sangfor many occasionsand was also apianist and artist.She was a memberof the local retiredteachers group, the Alliance MusicStudy Club, and the Alliance Art Center.

Doris Jones GriffithPhi Theta, April 7, 1945Died May 25, 2014Violinist, violist.Doris played inseveral Texasorchestras and wasa sought-after guestconductor. Shetaught music andconductedorchestras at thehigh school levelfor more than forty years, and alsotaught privately. She was a foundingmember and officer of the TexasOrchestra Directors Association.

James RuffinGamma Eta, March 13, 2012Died June 26, 2014Percussionist.James was justthree classes shortof receiving hisB.A. in musicperformance. Heplayed in theCentral State Bandand sang baritonein the universitychoir.

Lina Briggs KirkpatrickPhi Tau, December 11, 1965Denton AlumniDied August 14, 2014Pianist, vocalist. Lina helped organizethe Denton Alumni in 1966. She taughtpiano for over fifty years and sang inthe Denton Bach Choir.

Elizabeth M. Draheim KosterEpsilon, September14, 1963Toledo AlumniDied: July 29,2013Pianist. Elizabethtaught piano andperformed on theharpsichord. Sheserved on theboards of ToledoSymphony, Toledo


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Opera Association, Toledo Opera Guild,and Monroe County (MI) LibrarySystem, and as Toledo Alumnipresident.

Ethel Eleanor Wulff LangePhi Mu, November 8, 1942Died January 5, 2014Pianist, violinist,music educator.Eleanor taughtelementary schoolmusic and gaveprivate lessons inher home studioand at the musicstore she co-owned. She performed with theImperial Valley Symphony, of whichshe was concertmaster for many years.A member of the Southern CaliforniaSchool Band and Orchestra Associationand the local MTA, she received theprestigious Branding Iron communityservice award in 2007.

Ruth E. Ross LiederbachPhi Omicron, January 25, 1941Died March 23, 2014Flutist, musiceducator. Ruthserved hercollegiate chapteras president. Shetaught musicclasses andinstrumentallessons in theCleveland public schools and later onfaculty at Cleveland Institute of Musicand Cleveland Music Settlement, andperformed with various instrumentalensembles. Later in life she earned agraduate degree in guidance andcounseling and enjoyed a second career.

Emily Lowenfels OppenheimerMu Upsilon, November 29, 1941Died March 3, 2014Harpist. Emily performed for nearlyfifty years with several orchestras andchamber ensembles. She taught harp atthe Juilliard precollege division andother schools, and gave private lessons.Active in the American Harp Society,

she served as second vice-president ofthe Connecticut chapter and NewEngland Regional Director.

Ella E. Wilson PeerMu Alpha, January 13, 1940Died December 31, 2013Music educator. Ella taught publicschool music. She was active in manylocal organizations including theModesto Symphony Guild, TownsendOpera Players, MJC Opera Foundation,and Community Concert Association.

Ruth Helen Kruse PetersPhi Mu, January 12, 1947Palo Alto AlumniDied July 23, 2014Vocalist, musiceducator. Ruthtaught elementarymusic and sangwith several choralgroups includingthe West BayOpera, ScholaCantorum, and herchurch choir. Shewas the last livingcharter member of the Palo AltoAlumni chapter, established in 1955.

Esther Ferrill RadovichPhi Theta, November 15, 1941San Diego AlumniDied July 24, 2014Organist, pianist. Esther served severalchurches as organist, her longest tenurebeing nineteen years.

Ellen Virginia “Beebee” Diehl ShelbyZeta, October 12, 1935Died August 1, 2014Music educator. Beebee taught music atthe high school level. She was active inseveral organizations including theMacDowell Music Club, and was thefirst recipient of the Bell Award forvolunteer service in her community.

Wanda “Rowena” Smith StenisMu Theta Epsilon, November 10, 1942Austin AlumniDied May 8, 2014Music educator, pianist. Rowenataught public school music, played inseveral orchestras, and was a churchmusician and published poet.

Elna Claire ValinePhi Pi, December 9, 1949Wichita AlumniDied August 21, 2014Violinist, music educator. Elna Clairewas a charter member of the WichitaYouth Symphony in 1947 and won theNatfzger Young Artist Award in 1951.She was principal second violinist inthe Wichita Symphony for 42 years andtaught public school music 33 years.She had received the Diamond TriangleAward for sixty years as a Fraternitymember.

Wanda Stewart WheelerZeta, December 6, 1942Indianapolis AlumniDied May 22, 2014Music educator. Wandataught public schoolmusic, gave privatepiano lessons, anddirected handbell choirsfor many years.

Wanda Irene Erb WienkeKappa, November 11, 1947Died June 6, 2014Organist, church musician. A memberof AGO, Wanda played organ forseveral churches during her career andgave private lessons.

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Wynona Wieting Lipsett Mu Chi, Dallas Alumni148 LCR Cedar B-1Mexia, TX 76667254-562-9397 [email protected]

ATLANTICDISTRICT A1 — OPEN

DISTRICT A2Susan Todenhoft703-323-4772H [email protected]

EASTERN GREAT LAKESDISTRICT EGL1Signe [email protected]

DISTRICT EGL2Cassandra [email protected]

DISTRICT EGL3Nancy Jane [email protected]

GREAT LAKESDISTRICT GL1 Susan [email protected]

DISTRICT GL2 — OPEN

EAST CENTRALDISTRICT EC1 — OPEN

DISTRICT EC2 & EC3Stephanie [email protected]

SOUTHEASTDISTRICT SE1Marshall [email protected]

DISTRICT SE2 — OPEN

DISTRICT SE3Stephanie [email protected]

DISTRICT SE4 — OPEN

SOUTH CENTRALDISTRICT SC1 — OPEN

DISTRICT SC2Ashley [email protected]

DISTRICT SC3Chrisalyne [email protected]

DISTRICT SC4Isabel De La [email protected]

CENTRALDISTRICT C1Cathy Woelbling [email protected]

DISTRICT C2Linda [email protected]

NORTH CENTRALDISTRICT NC1Teresa [email protected]

DISTRICT NC2Liana Sandin402-483-4657, [email protected]

WEST CENTRALDISTRICT WC1 — OPEN

DISTRICT WC2 — OPEN

PACIFIC NORTHWESTDISTRICT PNW1 — OPEN

DISTRICT PNW2Kathryn [email protected]

DISTRICT PNW3Michael [email protected]

PACIFICDISTRICT P1Lestelle [email protected]

DISTRICT P2Kira [email protected]

PACIFIC SOUTHWESTDISTRICT PSW1 Jane [email protected]


To view updates to this directory and a list of chapters within each District,visit http://muphiepsilon.org/aboutmpe/officers/dds.html

District Directors

District Directors 2013-14 at convention.

2014-2017INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Rosemary Ames, International President13 Travis Dr, Framingham, MA [email protected]

Charlotte Brown, 1st VP/Extension Officer12578 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS [email protected]

Jenny Smith, 2nd VP/Collegiate Advisor1900 Westminster St #105, Denton, TX [email protected]

Ruth Cuccia, 3rd VP/Alumni Advisor3408 S. Denison Ave, San Pedro, CA [email protected]

Jan Scott, 4th VP/Music Advisor6223 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO [email protected]

Kayla Lisa, 5th VP/Eligibility Advisor7881 Reflection Cove Dr #208, Fort Myers, FL [email protected]

Melissa Eddy, Editor220 Link Drive, Kingsland, TX 78639512-217-1264 Fax: [email protected]

Jenny Maeda, Executive Secretary-TreasurerInternational Executive OfficeP.O. Box 1369, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1369888-259-1471 Fax: [email protected]

HONORARY ADVISORY BOARDFrances Irwin, Epsilon Upsilon6464 Rhodes Ave, St. Louis, MO [email protected]

Wynona Wieting Lipsett, Mu Chi148 LCR Cedar B-1, Mexia, TX [email protected]

Lee Clements Meyer, Phi Xi8101 Club Court Circle, Austin, TX 78759512-345-5072

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ACME Arietha Lockhart (Chair)Beta Gamma, Atlanta Alumni3159 Springside CrossingDecatur, GA [email protected]

Mary Au (Co-Chair), Mu NuLos Angeles Alumni2363 W Silver Lake Dr.Los Angeles, CA [email protected]

BYLAWS & STANDING RULESKathleen Earl, Alpha DeltaSacramento Alumni8009 Beethoven CourtCitrus Heights, CA [email protected]

FINANCEEvelyn Archer, Omega OmegaSt. Louis Area Alumni5312 Sutherland Ave.St. Louis, MO [email protected]

INTERNATIONALMarlon Daniel, Mu XiNew York Alumni45 Tiemann Place, Apt 5FNew York, NY [email protected]

MUSIC LIBRARIAN &ARCHIVESWendy Sistrunk, Mu Mu Kansas City Alumni1504 S. Ash Ave.Independence, MO [email protected]

WEBSITEDavid Champion, Gamma SigmaPalos Verdes/South Bay Alumni229 15th St.Manhattan Beach, CA [email protected]

PresidentNancy Hawkins1405A Lawrence AveLawrence, KS [email protected]

Vice PresidentPaul Verona130 West 15th Street, Apt. 5VNew York, NY 10011-6794347-813-0368 (Cell)[email protected]

TreasurerBeverly W. Abegg8 Phillips Dr.Westford, MA [email protected]

SecretaryEileen Butler-Kennedy2875 77th AvenueBaton Rouge, LA [email protected]

ChairmanJudy May408 West Mission DriveChandler, AZ [email protected]

Vice ChairmanLinda Florjancic7959 Wright RoadBroadview Heights OH [email protected]

President of Mu Phi EpsilonInternational FraternityRosemary Ames13 Travis Drive Framingham, MA [email protected]

INTERNATIONALCHAIRMEN

2014-2015FOUNDATION BOARD

Welcome toAlphaOmicronReinstalledSeptember 25, 2014

Roosevelt University hasChicago as its campus;the main building is ahistoric former hotelacross the street fromLake Michigan. Alpha Omicron was originally founded there in 1961, but closed in1992 for reasons seemingly lost to history. The current administration is delighted tohave Mu Phi Epsilon once again on campus and was helpful in making this happen.

Erica Wilens (Alpha Delta) was the driving force inAlpha Omicron’s revival this year, aided by PamelaTorrey (Phi Omicron). Both are graduate studentsin opera studies at Roosevelt and were eager tocontinue their Mu Phi experience there. Theyassisted International President Rosemary Amesin the initiation of seven new Alpha Omicronmembers and reinstallation of the chapter onSeptember 25. The members are excited and fullof plans for building their membership, doingprojects within the school of music, andperforming together. Welcome, Alpha Omicron!

Notice of Change of Address or NameClick on Alumni Update Form at www.MuPhiEpsilon.org

Mu Phi EpsilonInternational Executive OfficeP.O. Box 1369Fort Collins, CO [email protected]

USPS Statement of Ownership

From left: Erica Wilens, RosemaryAmes, and Pamela Torrey

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