Budds Center for American Music Studies
The Budds Center for American Music Studies was established on the 18th of September, 2019 by Michael J. Budds with the purpose to cultivate academic appreciation for the American music tradition in the following ways:
- To nurture and advocate the performance of American music (defined in the broadest sense).
- To nurture, generate, and disseminate scholarship addressing the subject of American music (defined in the broadest sense)
- To collect, house, organize, and make available materials related to the scholarly study and informed performance of American music
- To contribute to the stature of the School of Music at the University of Missouri in its mission as a Research I institution
The Center is named to honor the founder’s family: his grandparents, parents, brother, and sister.
Previous Projects
- Book: 100 Years of Music-Making at Mizzou: Facts and Memories of the Department/ School of Music at the University of Missouri from 1917-2017
This unique publication offers a comprehensive overview of the University of Missouri School of Music's rich, 100-year history in academic excellence. Its information spans from articles about the department's various ensembles, programs, and concert series, as well as entries regarding alumni, teachers, and staff. In addition to biographical information the reader will find rosters of publications, discographies, and achievements contained within the book's 500 pages. Of a more personal note are the quoted memories from faculty and students caringly compiled by its editor, Michael Budds.
Current Projects
- Book: 200 Memorable Missouri Musical Moments: Commentary, Historical Photographs, & Video Clips [in honor of the Missouri State Bicentennial in 2021]
- Book: A Thematic Catalogue & Performance Chronicle of the Music of John Cheetham
- Recording: Eight Arrangements of Shape Note Tunes by Virgil Thomson with Their Original Points of Departure, performed by the Michigan State University Chorale and conducted by David Rayl
- Recording: Christmas Carol Arrangements by John Cheetham, performed by the University of Southern Mississippi Southern Chorale and conducted by Gregory A. Fuller
- Online Database: Performances in the University of Missouri School of Music [in cooperation with Ellis Library]
Administration
Board of Directors
Chair
Dr. Judith Mabary
Associate Professor, Musicology, University of Missouri
Members
Dr. S. Kay Hoke
Dean, School of Music, DePauw University
Former Director, Sunderman Conservatory of Music
Professor Emerita, Gettysburg College
Dr. Marcia Spence
Professor Emerita, Horn, University of Missouri
Dr. David Rayl
Associate Dean & Director of Choral Programs, College of Music
Professor, Choral Music, Michigan State University
Dr. J. Quentin Kuyper
Former Executive Director, Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society
Georgia Regents University
Original Honorary Advisors
Dr. William B. Bondeson
Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus
Professor Emeritus, Philosophy & Medical Ethics, University of Missouri
Dr. John Cheetham
Professor Emeritus, Composition, The School of Music, University of Missouri
Linda Butterfield Cupp
Former Director, MU Direct: Continuing & Distance Education, University of Missouri
Alexander LaBrunerie
Principal, LaBrunerie Financial, Columbia, MO
Laura Perez Mesa
Arts Advocate, Columbia, MO
(deceased)
Keith Schawo, CTFA
Executive Vice President & Columbia Market Executive, Central Bank of Boone County, Columbia, MO
Betty K. Wilson, Esq.
Former Partner, Oliver Walker Wilson, Columbia, MO
Staff
Research Assistant
Elisabeth Roberts
Graduate Assistant
Mackenzie Chosy
Physical Address/Location
The Budds Center for American Music Studies
135 Fine Arts Building
The School of Music
University of Missouri
To Contact
Email: mabaryj@missouri.edu