Percussion has always been a part of his life, even as a kid, and when asked what he wanted to do for a living, he said he wanted to teach percussion in college. Now, after a successful eight-year stint doing just that, and more, at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas, Dr. Anthony King comes to Albion College as the new athletic band director.
Albion College professor of piano David Abbott may not have the answers to the challenges, conflicts and uncertainties of today’s world. But in a unique performance October 8, he and adjunct music professor Anna Khalikova offered a place to start.
Through the Dr. R. Bruce, '67, and Jane Harper Earth Day 50th Annniversary Gift, music graduate Ryan Powell, '19, was commissioned to compose an original piece to celebrate nature and recognize the current moment. Powell's recently completed composition of nearly six minutes comes with a bonus: he created a video as well.
The Music Department is sad to announce the passing of events manager Matthew James Hansen, 33, on September 11 at his home in Haslett.
Matt was a member of the department since 2016. In addition to creating all concert posters and programs, he worked "behind the scenes" editing concert recordings and working with the technology support for events like Lessons and Carols.
A French horn player, Matt was active with orchestras across Michigan including those in Traverse City, West Michigan, Jackson, Lansing, and Ann Arbor. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Matt did post-graduate studies at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University, earning his Doctor of Musical Arts in music performance.
Matt is survived by his wife, Elyse, an infant son Marshall, and their oldest child, Elliot. Also surviving are parents Warren and Charlene Hansen and four siblings.
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