Monday, January 11, 2010

Chicago College of Performing Arts is proud 'to have a formal relationship with Sphinx'


[Photo of Aaron P. Dworkin by Bruce Giffin, Detroit Public Television]

On Dec. 26, 2009 AfriClassical posted
“Henry Fogel: 'Musicians need to hear from people like Aaron Dworkin of the Sphinx Foundation.'” Henry Fogel is Dean of the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University. In November, 2009, he addressed the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Schools of Music:

“Musicians need to be sensitive to, and supportive of, efforts to diversify our world—strong, proactive efforts that will help to overcome a century of actual, real discrimination. While that situation has improved dramatically in our lifetimes, it is a very important and real part of our field’s history. Musicians need to hear from people like
Aaron Dworkin of the Sphinx Foundation whose organization does a terrific job promoting string playing among young musicians of color, on the need for greater change in this area.”

Three comments have been made. The first was from
Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, who said: “I know Henry. He is a superb human being in every regard.” Aaron Dworkin then added: “Wow:)... I didn't know... He is fantastic!” Today we heard from Dean Henry Fogel: “Thank you for promoting the wonderful work of Aaron Dworkin, and for the kind words. I appreciate them very much. I am proud that the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University will now have a formal relationship with Sphinx.” [Aaron P. Dworkin is profiled at AfriClassical.com]

Comment by email
Hi Henry, First, I just wanted to thank you again for OVERLY kind words mentioning me:)... Needless to say, given the experience, wisdom and leadership you have brought to bear in our field and your advocacy for diversity, it meant a great deal! We are so proud of our budding partnership on the Sphinx Performance Academy and look forward to seeing you soon! Aaron Dworkin
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Aaron, It is impossible to be OVERLY kind about what you have done and what you have meant to our field. I too am proud of our budding partnership. Henry Fogel

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