Aaron Dworkin
Aaron Dworkin | |
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Born | fl. ca. 1980s–present | September 11, 1970
Website | aarondworkin |
Aaron Paul Dworkin (born September 11, 1970) is an American violinist and music educator.[1][unreliable source?]
Early life
Dworkin was born on September 11, 1970, in
At age 10, his parents moved the family from Manhattan to Hershey, Pennsylvania, because his parents got jobs at the Hershey Medical Center.[5]
He attended the
College career
Dworkin enrolled at
He then decided to move to Michigan. He worked until he obtained enough funds to attend the
Career
Inspired by the works of William Grant Still, Dworkin realized the lack of the minorities involved in classical music. He created the Sphinx Organization to help reflect the diversity in the United States in orchestras.[7] He is the founder and former president of the Sphinx Organization.[8][9]
He was a Member of the Obama National Arts Policy Committee.[10]
He became dean of the
Awards
- 2003 Michigan Governors Award for Arts & Culture
- 2003 Michiganian of the Year, Detroit News
- 2005 MacArthur Fellows Program[13][14]
- 2006 Newsweek Giving Back Award
- MLK Spirit Award
- 2013 Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society
Discography
- Ebony Rhythm Ethnovibe
- Bar-Talk. Ethnovibe
References
- ^ "Aaron P. Dworkin, African American Violinist". chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ Biography Today 2007, p. 38.
- ^ a b Biography Today 2007, p. 40.
- ^ "Diversity Affluence Awards Brunch At B. Smiths - Out And About - For The Cause". www.hamptons.com. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ Biography Today 2007, p. 39.
- ^ Biography Today 2007, p. 41.
- ^ a b c Biography Today 2007, p. 42.
- ^ "Sphinx Organization - About Sphinx - Staff". Archived from the original on September 20, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
- ^ "Aaron Dworkin - Polyphonic.org". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
- ^ "28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: Aaron Dworkin | Rosetta Thurman". Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
- ^ Akhtar, Allana (March 19, 2015). "School of Music, Theatre & Dance appoints Sphinx founder as new dean". Michigan Daily. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
- ^ "UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance - News". www.music.umich.edu. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ^ "Aaron Dworkin - MacArthur Foundation". Archived from the original on October 27, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
- ^ "2005 MacArthur Fellows Announcement - Aaron Dworkin". Archived from the original on June 23, 2009. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
Sources
- "Aaron Dworkin 1970-". Biography Today. 16 (2). Omnigraphics, Inc. 2007. ISSN 1058-2347.
External links
- Official website
- "Raisin' the Buzz: At the table with Aaron Dworkin"[permanent dead link], innovate2uplift, January 28, 2009
- Aaron Dworkin interviewed on Conversations from Penn State