The College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah is proud to announce that Dr. Robert Baldwin has accepted an appointment as Interim Director of the School of Music as of July 1 for the 2010-2011 academic year. Dr. Baldwin brings a long history of enthusiasm and passion for music and music education to this leadership position. "I am honored to serve as Interim Director for the School of Music,” he said of the appointment. “I look forward to working closely with our students, faculty and staff to continue the school’s positive trajectory." Dean Raymond Tymas-Jones said, “Dr. Baldwin has the capacity to come into this position fearlessly and seamlessly. I am truly looking forward to working more closely with Rob over the coming year.”
During Dr. Baldwin’s tenure at the University of Utah, the orchestral program has grown dramatically in size and quality, with noted performances at the 2007 CMS and NASM Conferences, the 2003 Utah Arts Festival, the 2005 Utah Music Educators’ Association Conference, and a tour of Austria for the 2006 Mozart Orchestra Festival. Currently Dr. Baldwin is the Director of Orchestral Activities, Director of Graduate Studies in the School of Music, Musical Director for the Salt Lake Symphony and in 2008 he was honored with the University of Utah's College of Fine Arts Faculty Excellence Award.
Dr. Robert Walzel, director of the School of Music since 2001, has accepted a new position as Dean of the School of Music at the University of Kansas. "I'm so proud of the work we've done here in the School of Music," he said. "The faculty, staff, students, and benefactors have all contributed to a strong foundation that will undoubtedly continue to be successful well into the future." The College of Fine Arts wishes Dr. Walzel much success as he embarks on a new venture to Kansas.
The College will conduct a National Search for a Director for the School of Music beginning in fall of 2010.
For more information please visit www.finearts.utah.edu
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