Phil Sinder recieves "Excellence in Teching Award" from MSU
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:11 pm
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I received an electronic newsletter from the Michigan State University College of Music (my alma mater) and one of the articles caught my attention-
Music professors receive excellence in teaching award
During the College of Music's May commencement ceremony, David Rayl and Philip Sinder had the honor of being the inaugural recipients of the Dortha J. and John D. Withrow Fund for Excellence in Teaching Award.
Rayl, professor of music and director of choral programs, also serves the college as associate dean for graduate studies and research. Sinder began teaching at MSU in 1982. He is professor of tuba and euphonium and is a member of the faculty quintet, the Beaumont Brass.
Both Rayl and Sinder were chosen by their peers for the honor on the basis of their long-standing excellent and significant contributions to the college. They received a cash award along with the recognition.
The Withrow Fund for Excellence in Teaching, a $50,000 endowment provided by longtime supporters of MSU, will be awarded annually to leading members of the College of Music faculty who have rendered distinguished service to the university, the college, and to the student body through excellence in instructional, performance, and/or scholarship activities.
"We should be recognizing teachers, especially those who are student focused, for their efforts in bringing our students along in a way that makes the university proud," Dottie Withrow said.
I received an electronic newsletter from the Michigan State University College of Music (my alma mater) and one of the articles caught my attention-
Music professors receive excellence in teaching award
During the College of Music's May commencement ceremony, David Rayl and Philip Sinder had the honor of being the inaugural recipients of the Dortha J. and John D. Withrow Fund for Excellence in Teaching Award.
Rayl, professor of music and director of choral programs, also serves the college as associate dean for graduate studies and research. Sinder began teaching at MSU in 1982. He is professor of tuba and euphonium and is a member of the faculty quintet, the Beaumont Brass.
Both Rayl and Sinder were chosen by their peers for the honor on the basis of their long-standing excellent and significant contributions to the college. They received a cash award along with the recognition.
The Withrow Fund for Excellence in Teaching, a $50,000 endowment provided by longtime supporters of MSU, will be awarded annually to leading members of the College of Music faculty who have rendered distinguished service to the university, the college, and to the student body through excellence in instructional, performance, and/or scholarship activities.
"We should be recognizing teachers, especially those who are student focused, for their efforts in bringing our students along in a way that makes the university proud," Dottie Withrow said.
