Tuesday, April 12, 2011

John Malveaux: Denyce Graves Received Honorary Doctor of Music Degree From Oberlin College

[President Nany Dye, center, spends a lighthearted moment with honored guests (from left to right) Denyce Graves, Al McQueen, Jerry Greenfield, Damon Keith, and Francine Toss. Not pictured: F. Champion Ward.]

John Malveaux of MusicUNTOLD.com provides fascinating information about Denyce Graves:

“Since watching Ms. Graves performance at Georgetown during the doctorate ceremony for Michael Kaiser, I have discovered Ms. Graves also received an honorary doctor in music degree http://www.oberlin.edu/alummag/oampast/oam_summer98/alum_n
_n/honoring.html

“Joining Greenfield at the podium was mezzosoprano Denyce Graves '85, who was presented with an honorary doctor of music degree.

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