IN MEMORY AND GRATITUDE
This issue of Quarter Notes is dedicated to the memory of JoAnn Taricani, longtime Music History professor at the University of Washington and School of Music director from July 1, 2020 to February 1, 2022 (See story in this issue). A UW faculty member and highly engaged volunteer since the early 1980s, she made important contributions to the University in numerous high-level capacities. In her 18 months as School of Music director, she devoted herself to keeping students, faculty, and staff safe and healthy during the ongoing pandemic. She prioritized ensuring students could continue to make progress toward completing their degree studies, even during extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances. She took special care to provide access for her faculty colleagues and their students to research and performance spaces that enabled them to continue documenting their work during long periods of remote learning. Her conscientious care during difficult times was a great gift to the School of Music community, which honors her life and legacy by continuing the life-affirming work of making and studying music. A public celebration of JoAnn Taricani's life is planned for Sunday, April 24, 2 p.m. at the Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall. Details will be shared at www.music.washington.edu as arrangements are finalized.
