Dave Grusin was born June 26th, 1934.

Academy Award-winning composer Dave Grusin was honored with the title “Man of Music” in 1991. Beginning with the study of classical piano, Grusin turned to jazz and toured with Andy Williams. His touring led him to his first role as a musical director when William’s show, named after him, took off. After William’s show, Grusin teamed up with Larry Rosen to form GRP Records. It was named the top contemporary/traditional jazz label of the 1990s by Billboard Magazine. Following the success of his record label, Grusin was awarded his first Academy Award for his Film Score from Milagro Beanfield War in 89’. He later went on to gain six Oscar nominations, one of which being for his score from the The Fabulous Baker Boys. The same score awarded him two Grammy Awards. In addition to movie scores, Grusin also composed for several TV shows, including programs such as Dan August, Maude, and Columbo:Prescription:Murder.

Join us in the hometown of our National Headquarters for DRUMS on the OHIO!
Phi Mu Alpha is proud to sponsor an evening of entertainment full of exciting music.

The 2018 Corps Lineup includes:

• The Cavaliers
• Phantom Regiment
• Blue Stars
• Genesis
• Music City

For details and tickets check out www.drumsontheohio.com/tickets/

Fredrick Fennel was born July 2nd, 1914.

At the 2003 National Convention in Washington D.C., the “Man of Music” award was given to Frederick Fennell. An internationally recognized conductor, Fenell was one of the big figures who promoted the legitimacy of the wind ensemble as a major performing group. Primarily a percussionist, he participated at Interlochen as well as studying at the Eastman School of Music. Fennel has been music director of several notable orchestras including the Tokyo Kosei Symphony Orchestra. In addition he has also made several recordings with prominent wind ensembles including the Cleveland Symphonic Winds and Dallas Wind Symphony. With the Cleveland Symphonic Wind ensemble,  he recorded a rendition of Gustav Holst’s “Two Suites for Military Band.”

HYATT REGENCY ORLANDO – BLUE SPRINGS ROOM

For those Brothers who will be in attendance at Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention – Orlando, there will be a gathering of Sinfonians for Brotherhood and singing. Come, join us in fellowship and song.

Van Clibrun was born July 12th, 1934

Van Cliburn, eminent pianist and Sinfonian of distinction, was awarded the Fraternity’s “Man of Music” Award at the 1962 National Convention. His speech was well received, playing two selections at the piano at the conclusion of his address. In 1958, he was initiated into the Alpha Chi Chapter at the University of Tula, the same year he participated in the International Tchaikovsky Competition in the former Soviet Union. At this contest, designed to boast the musical genius of the Soviet Race, Cliburn took home the first prize, arriving home to New York City with a ticker-tape parade in his honor. He’s the only musician in history to have this honor in his name. Due to his award, he was known as the “Texan who beat the Soviets.”

Jamey Aebersold was born July 21st, 1939.

A member of the Gamma Omega Chapter at Indiana State University, Jamey Aebersold was given the honor of “Man of Music” at the 2009 National Convention in Orland, Florida. An American jazz saxophonist, Aebersold authored the “Play-A-Long” series, a world renowned series of jazz instructional books that are considered standard for most jazz educators. In his books he touches on techniques that are considered basic building blocks for most jazz musicians. In addition to his books, he taught musical improvisation at the University of Louisville, where he also runs a summer jazz workshop that he has headed up for forty years. At his camp, young jazz students are exposed to master classes, ear-training sessions, jazz theory and concerts put on by the faculty and guest artists.