CLASS Newsletter: School of Music
Performances
Professor Franz Krager
Professor Franz Krager conducted a special concert at the World Holocaust Forum’s International Forum, “Let My People Live,” in Kiev. He was invited to lead the orchestra of the global convention, in which 40 heads of state participated. The Forum was hosted by the president of the Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko. Maestro Krager returned in time to conduct the Moores School of Music Orchestra's first concerts of the season, held at St. John the Divine Church.
Awards
Michael Horvit and Robert T. Smith
Professor Michael Horvit and Professor Robert T. Smith were chosen as ASCAPLUS Award recipients for 2006. These awards, made by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, reflect their “continuing commitment to assist and encourage ASCAP composers. Awards are granted by an independent Panel and are based upon the unique prestige value of each writer’s catalog of original compositions, as well as recent performances in areas not surveyed by the Society.”
Alumni
Andrew Brownell
Andrew Brownell, a former student of Nancy Weems, won the Silver Medal at the Leeds International Piano Competition on Saturday, playing the Prokofiev 3rd, the same piece that he performed on the Moores School Concerto Competition. Nancy has continued to mentor Andrew over the years, so please congratulate her! By the way, it was announced over the BBC that Andrew graduated from UH. The competition was heard live around the world.
