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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.
"Horizons: A Celebration of Student Inquiry, Imagination, and Creativity" featured student research presentations in the humanities, sciences and social sciences on May 5, and student presentations in music in on May 8.
"Horizons: A Celebration of Student Inquiry, Imagination, and Creativity" at Knox College in May 2012 included award presentations in art, art history, fiction, poetry and playwriting.
Horizons 2012 featured student work in the performing arts -- dance and music -- including the Knox College Choir's world premiere of "Youth and Pioneers: An Ode" and the formal Spring Dance Concert.