Clarke Music Program Receives Grant from the Les Paul Foundation
Clarke University is pleased to announce it was among a select group to receive a grant from the Les Paul Foundation. The award will support the Clarke Music Program.
The Les Paul Foundation seeks to partner with universities and community schools that encourage an increased interest in the recording arts. Clarke University stood out among the applicants for the Music program’s ability to encourage students in the pursuit of a broad range of musical interests while creating deep and meaningful connections with classmates, faculty, audiences, and the community.
The grant will allow for the purchase of equipment for live sound production and recording. As part of the award, Clarke will host a concert that focuses on the innovations of Les Paul in sound design, and will include opportunities for local high school faculty and students to join in the performance.
“We’re thrilled at the opportunity to provide new equipment and resources to our majors and non-majors alike,” said Rob Stull, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Activities at Clarke University. “This grant acknowledges the quality of our program, and we are honored to contribute to the continuing legacy of Les Paul on the world of music.”
To learn more about Clarke University and its Music program, visit https://www.clarke.edu/academics/music.
About Clarke University
Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke University is located near the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. The University believes learning is lifelong and life-changing. Our community inspires intellectual curiosity, cultural engagement, professional preparedness, spiritual exploration, and a commitment to contributing to the common good in a global society. Academic offerings include over 45 undergraduate majors and minors, 10 pre-professional programs, and five graduate degree programs.
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About the Les Paul Foundation
Les Paul, the gold-record recording artist, inventor, songwriter and entertainer, established his foundation to support and encourage young musicians and innovators. The Les Paul Foundation inspires innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation, STEM and STEAM programs, music therapy for military veterans struggling with PTSD, and medical research related to curing tinnitus.
The Les Paul Foundation, an approved IRC 501 (c)3 organization, has awarded almost $5,000,000 to non-profit organizations throughout the United States that share Les Paul’s story. For more information about Les Paul, his foundation and the grant process, visit: https://www.les-paul.com/the-foundation/#about.