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Education
M.A., Jazz Studies, 2006, Northern Illinois University.
B.A., Music Education, 1971, Knox College.
Honors/Grants
Boston Music Award.
Elizabeth Carter Brooks Community Educator Award.
Take a Stand Award for using her gift of music and song, giving voice to freedom and justice, 2003.
Award of Appreciation, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Music Department, 2003.
Steppin' Out Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the music world, and the rich cultural life of the community, 2002.
Outstanding Jazz Vocalist, 1988.
Campus & Community Involvement
International Association for Jazz Education.
Music Educators National Conference.
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity.
Through his music capstone project, Nate Beck -- who has a minor in business and management -- finds that the processes of brand management and music composition have more in common than you'd probably expect.
Baby talk is serious business for senior Megan Beney, a double major in music and anthropology and sociology. Her Honors research focuses on the musical qualities of the ways that people talk to infants.
Leading up to a worldwide event -- Gun Control Theatre Action Week, May 27 through June 2 -- a play by Knox College theatre professor Neil Blackadder is selected for a new collection, "24 Gun Control Plays."