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Reception to honor music educator Edwin Gordon
During the 1970s, Edwin E. Gordon spent a brief, yet critical portion of his career at UB, using his time here to research and define music-learning theory, and coining the term "audiation"—the cognitive process by which the brain comprehends music—along the way.
The former director of music education in the Graduate School of Education—a post he held from 1972 to 1979—Gordon went on to become an internationally recognized scholar, featured often in the media, from NBC's Today Show to The New York Times. He is author of six highly regarded music aptitude tests, as well as numerous books on the psychology of music, music rhythm, music-learning theory, tonal and rhythm patterns, and music development in infants and very young children. He left UB in 1979 to become the Carl E. Seashore Professor of Research in Music Education at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he taught until 1997, receiving the school's highest honors in teaching.
But Gordon has not forgotten the place where his acclaimed research in music-learning theory began, and he has returned to UB several times as a distinguished visiting scholar in music education for the Department of Learning and Instruction. Although he is in his early 80s, Gordon has taught a week-long workshop on music-learning theory each summer he comes to UB.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Gordon's accomplishment in defining music learning theory, GSE will honor him with a reception from 5-8 p.m. July 30 in the Center for the Arts, North Campus. Gordon's family, many of his former students, UB music education alumni and area music dignitaries will be on hand to pay tribute to his lifetime of major contributions in his field.
The UB Foundation and GIA Publications Inc., which published Gordon's first edition of "Learning Sequences and Patterns in Music" in 1976, are co-sponsors of the event. Persons wishing to attend are asked to contact Marilyn Koren, GSE director of development by Wednesday at 645-2478, ext. 1029, or by email at mjkoren@buffalo.edu.
Bulls announce deal with New Era
The Division of Athletics has signed a three-year deal with New Era Cap Company that will feature the "Turner Gill Sideline Collection," signature caps that will be unique to UB Athletics.
New Era Cap Company, based in Derby, is the largest sports-licensed headwear company in the United States. The company is the premier cap provider for Major League Baseball, as well as a number of National Basketball Association and National Hockey League franchises, plus a number of major collegiate athletic programs.
New Era has been a sponsor of UB Athletics since the Bulls' ascension to Division I-A, but this deal is the most comprehensive and, according to Warde Manuel, director of athletics "will give us an opportunity to brand the UB name nationwide."
"This is an exciting partnership for UB Athletics," said Manuel, "because we are working with not only a nationally known brand that garners great respect in sports circles, but also a highly successful company right here in Western New York. This level of commitment puts us at level of many other major players in collegiate athletics."
The deal makes New Era the preferred cap provider for UB Athletics, and all UB student-athletes and coaches will wear New Era hats in practice and competition.
In addition, New Era caps will be sold exclusively on game days and on UB Athletics' Web site—http://www.buffalobulls.com.
The Turner Gill "Sideline Collection" will feature five custom-designed caps, a knit toque and a visor—all exclusive to Bulls football. The company also is sponsoring the Turner Gill bobblehead, which will be handed out to the first 2,500 fans attending UB's Homecoming game versus Ball State on Oct. 7.
CFA to hold Technical Theater Program
The Center for the Arts will hold a Technical Theater Program for high school students, college students and adults from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15-17, in the CFA, North Campus.
The Technical Theater Program is based on an overview of the basic technical skills required in the world of professional theater. The program will consist of daily courses covering basic technical theater topics: an introduction to technical theater, lighting and sound. Workshops are taught by UB staff, faculty, and other area professionals.
The cost for the three-day program is $150 per participant, which includes instruction and all classroom materials. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is required at time of registration; the balance must be paid by Aug. 4.
For more information, call 645-6254 or visit http://www.ubcfa.org.