The University of Washington honors the life of an extraordinary community member with a memorial event featuring live music by colleagues and students, remarks by distinguished colleagues, and sharing of memories of Dr. Taricani and her remarkable contributions to the University and beyond. A reception with light refreshments follows the program.
This special event, Sunday, April 24, 2 p.m., in the Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall, will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend in person.
Program (tentative)
Welcome: Professor Joël-François Durand, Interim Director, School of Music
Video remarks: UW President Ana Mari Cauce
Remarks: Divisional Dean for the Arts Catherine Cole, College of Arts and Sciences
Remarks: Professor Robin McCabe, School of Music
Music: Professor Emerita Carole Terry, organ
Remarks: Dr. Paul Ramsey, UW Medicine
Remarks: Melinda Bargreen, Journalist, pianist, School of Music alumna
Remarks: Professor Ellen Taricani, JoAnn’s sister
Music: Gus Denhardt, lute
Remarks: Christopher Laws, Chair, UW Faculty Senate
Remarks: Douglas Fullington, Colleague and former student
Music: UW Chamber Singers (Geoffrey Boers, director)
Reception to follow.