Society of Peabody Alumni
The mission of the Peabody Chapter of the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association is to build and support a lifelong relationship between the Peabody Conservatory of Music and its former students. Through this relationship, the Association strengthens the school's ability to attract outstanding students and faculty, increases alumni participation and investment in the school, and promotes its mission and achievements around the world.
The Society works to fulfill its mission through activities that create community, support student life, reward excellence, and encourage lifelong learning.
Reunions!
Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17
Alumni Celebration and Reunions!
Why midweek in April? Opportunity!
There is no better time to “feel” the excitement and experience the Conservatory at the height of activity than mid-week in April. Below are some of the activities scheduled, more information will be coming out in January.
Both days: There will be tours so you’ll know you way around even if you haven’t been to campus for awhile.
Tuesday
A Pig Roast in the Plaza. Beer, sweet tea and lemonade; all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet.
Peabody Trio concert in Griswold Hall (formerly North Hall)
Wednesday
Reunion lunch with special tributes to those celebrating their 40th (classes of 1972, 1973) and 50th (classes of 1962, and 1963) AND
Presentation of the Peabody Alumni Achievement Award Recognizing Outstanding Contributions to Music in Maryland to Frances Motyca Dawson (TC ‘61, BM ‘62, Piano; MM ’67, Choral Conducting) and John Barry Talley (MM ’67, DMA ’83, Choral Conducting) with help from a previous winner of this award, Ray Sprenkle, ’70, ’71, ’79.
Special lecture by Peabody Faculty member Andrew Talle on the lives of musicians in the 1700’s, their training and careers – find out how different or similar it is to today! With excerpts and performance on piano and organ.
Reception in memory of Mary Walker
Peabody Symphony Orchestra concert with special guest Dan Yu (BM ’97, MM ’99, harp)
Post concert reception sponsored by the Society of Peabody Alumni
