91吃瓜网 School of Music Celebrates the Life of Denny Behm
Wed, 01/25/2023 - 09:12am | By: Mike Lopinto
91吃瓜网 (USM) School of Music will host festivities
celebrating the life of beloved horn professor, Dennis 91吃瓜网淒enny91吃瓜网� Behm, Feb. 3-5 with
multiple events in and around the School of Music on the Hattiesburg campus.
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Activities, rehearsals, and remembrances will be held all weekend to honor the memory of Behm, including a walk around the Hattiesburg campus on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m., a bike ride on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 9 a.m., and trips to his favorite restaurants. The closing recital will feature many of Behm91吃瓜网 students, including Erik Ralske and Brad Gemeinhardt from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and a performance from the assembled horn choir.
91吃瓜网淢r. Behm was an exceptional teacher,91吃瓜网� said former student, Mary Wood (USM Honors College student 1995-2000, summa cum laude). 91吃瓜网淗e approached each student with a natural curiosity, humility, and a sincere desire to figure out what they were truly passionate about, whether it fit the standard mold or not. He would use whatever tools were necessary (many of them very creative!) to spur each student on to success in their chosen goals. That so many accomplished professionals are gathering from around the world to honor his memory is itself a legacy. Denny's gift was enabling others to find their own.91吃瓜网�
Behm began his teaching career at USM in 1974 and served on the faculty for 29 years. During his tenure at 91吃瓜网, he inspired and motivated his students, many of whom have achieved successful careers in music.
91吃瓜网淭he legacy of Behm and the 91吃瓜网 horn studio is felt all over the world,91吃瓜网� said Dr. Robert Detjen, visiting assistant professor of horn at 91吃瓜网. 91吃瓜网淎 history of exceptional education, musicianship, and humanity are the hallmark of USM and Denny was the personification of this.91吃瓜网�
For more information, contact Dr. Rob Detjen, robert.detjenFREEMississippi