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Marvin Rabin Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
On Saturday, May 21, 2011 Wisconsin Foundation for School Music (WFSM) presented its third-ever Lifetime Achievement Award in Music to Marvin Rabin, the Wisconsin Youth Sym- phony Orchestras founder and longtime music educator.
The events, a dinner and award presentation, were held to honor the man who introduced symphony orchestral music to Wisconsin youth and continues to support music today in Wisconsin and throughout the world. Rabin, now 94, has proven to be a musical inspiration throughout the state because he has encouraged countless youth, and adults, to pursue their musical aspirations.
Rabin founded the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra in 1966 as a way to meet expanded need for youth participation in music. His desire to educate and motivate youth’s par- ticipation in music has made a critical difference throughout Wisconsin.
“I have known Marv as the immensely dedicated musician and educator that he remains to this day. He is a man with a quick mind, a joyous appreciation for music as an art form and for great performances of music – especially by young people,” says UW-Madison composer John Stevens who premiered his commissioned piece titled “Fanfare for an Uncommon Man” to honor Rabin at a WYSO concert the day following his award presentation. Because of Rabin’s vision, youth have a place to develop their skills and express themselves through orchestral arrangements.
Though Rabin has already received countless awards recog- nizing his work with both youth and adults from every end of Wisconsin, WFSM has established a scholarship award in his name that will extend his legacy by benefiting young musicians on a continuous basis.
Music educators and organizations have played an important part in your life… Now, create a lasting tribute to them by purchasing a commemorative brick in their honor or memory. It becomes a permanent part of the legacy of music education in Wisconsin.
A commemorative brick personally recognizes the importance of people who have brought music into our lives and makes wonderful tributes, gifts and memorials. Commemorative bricks are placed in the entryway of the Wisconsin Center for Music Education welcoming hundreds of visitors.
For more information visit
www.foundation4schoolmusic.org. Continued on page 34
30 September 2011 New WFSM Director of Development
Marta Weldon brings her passion for music education to her work. As a former professional clarinet- ist and administrator of orchestras and music education programs she welcomes the opportunity to advo- cate for Wisconsin’s outstanding music educators and school music programs.
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Important Part in Wisconsin’s Legacy of Music Education
Photo by Marsha Hobert
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