Jerry E. Baker Professor of Music

Description

• Title of Endowment – Jerry E. Baker Professor of Music Date established – January 28, 1999
• Purpose of Endowment – This fund is to provide support for a professorship within the Department of Music for an orchestra director for the Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra. Funds were used for the initial appointment for the academic year 2003-2004. The national search for a candidate to fill this professorship was completed at the end of June 2003 with Dr. William Scott being named.
• College/Department where housed – Music Department of Potter College
• Status – Filled July 2003
• Occupant information: Dr. William Scott

Program Information

• The professor will primarily serve as the music director and conductor of the Bowling Green - Western Symphony Orchestra which is celebrating its 95th season. The professor will also recruit and teach string students on campus while coordinating with community and public and private schools to help continue development of an area strings program.