Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – The Society for American Music announced the following awards given at the
Eugene meeting in February:
SAM LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Dena Epstein
Given "In recognition of living well the scholar’s life, of sharing
joyously of [her] understanding, and
of shaping fields of knowledge through exemplary research, compelling prosody,
and abiding character"SAM DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CITATION: Anne Dhu McLucas
Given "In recognition of [her] manifest, long-standing, and deep commitment
to bettering our community of the lovers of American music"
HONORARY MEMBER: Pauline Oliveros
In recognition of her "exemplary commitment to listening deeply and well
of the life and music that surrounds us"
LOWENS ARTICLE AWARD (2003): Stanley V. Kleppinger
"On the Influence of Jazz Rhythm in the Music of Aaron Copland,"
American Music 21/1 (Spring 2003): 74-111
LOWENS BOOK AWARD (2003): Gage Averill
Four Parts, No Waiting: A Social History of American Barbershop Harmony
(Oxford University Press)
WILEY HOUSEWRIGHT DISSERTATION AWARD (2003): Mark J. Butler
"Unlocking the Groove: Rhythm, Meter, and Musical Design in Electronic Dance
Music." Indiana University
MARK TUCKER AWARD FOR BEST STUDENT PAPER: Bethany Kissell (Indiana
University)
For "Bernstein’s Personal Statement: Jewish and American Identity in the
Jeremiah Symphony"
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
