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Dr. Danielle M. Kuntz Mu Phi, Cleveland Area Alumni
Dr. Danielle M. Kuntz is currently assistant professor of music history and Riemenschneider Bach Institute Scholarin-Residence, at the Conservatory of Music, Baldwin Wallace University. A graduate of University of Minnesota in historical musicology (Ph.D. 2014 and M.M. 2009), Kuntz’s primary research focused on the archival and interdisciplinary study of music in the 18th century, with special expertise in the music of Portugal and the Luso-Hispanic World, as well as the relationship between music and issues of representation and power. Kuntz has presented her research nationally and internationally. For more information, visit bw.edu.
ACME is the acronym for Artists, Composers, Musicologists and Educators ACME highlights the strengths of our Mu Phi Epsilon artists, composers, musicologists, and educators. It is an honor bestowed upon Mu Phi Epsilon members who are distinguished in their respective fields of musical endeavors. We therefore encourage members to nominate deserving dues-paying candidates who have achieved national and/or international acclaim in their music-related fields for ACME consideration. Information about ACME members and their attainments are published to recognize outstanding achievements of our members as well as to provide mentors who are willing to advise other musicians in the same category of the music profession. ACME nominations may be submitted by an alumni or collegiate chapter, or by individual members year ‘round. Mail or email the form to the ACME chairman noted on the application. For more information, contact: ACME Chairman Arietha Lockhart (Beta Gamma, Atlanta Alumni), 404-291-5162, ACME@muphiepsilon.org ACME Co-Chair Mary Au (Mu Nu, Los Angeles Alumni), 310-508-8116, auhaus@gmail.com
STERLING AWARD WINNER
GRACE SULLIVAN Grace Sullivan (Eta Delta) teaches middle and high school band and choir and leads the worship team at Valley Christian School in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She graduated summa cum laude from Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin, with a music performance degree in voice, cello, and piano. She was on the dean’s list for all eight semesters throughout her undergraduate years and was the recipient of several merit-based arts scholarships and the Ripon College Founder’s Award, a yearly scholarship based on academic excellence. Grace participated in the Green Lake Festival of Music as an intern and performer and served as a counselor during the festival’s two-week chamber music camp. She is the owner of Grace Note Music Studio for which she offers private instruction in voice, cello, and piano, as well as courses in adaptive music. She was a solo and ensemble accompanist for Berlin High School and the rehearsal accompanist with the Ripon College Chamber Singers. Her other campus activities include serving as the orchestra librarian, tutoring, and president/captain for the Ripon College Equestrian Team. For the last two years, Grace has been president of Mu Phi Epsilon’s Eta Delta chapter since its installment at Ripon College in the spring of 2018. FALL 2020
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