The Gunther Schuller Society
About the Gunther Schuller Society
Purpose
The Gunther Schuller Society was created by colleagues of Gunther Schuller as a vehicle for perpetuating and enhancing the legacy of this compleat musician: composer, author, conductor, horn player, educator and musical visionary. It was incorporated in 2017 in New York State and is registered as a 501(C) 3 entity with the IRS as a tax exempt, non-profit corporation.
Below is a list of the officers of the Society as well as the board of advisors. These advisors are active in the work of the Society and have contributed greatly to its founding and its growth.
Officers
Charles Peltz, President
George Schuller, Vice-President/Secretary
Kenneth Radnofsky, Treasurer
Patrick Keating, Secretary; President of Friends of GSS
Samantha Spear, ex-Oficio
Former and Founding Board Member John Heiss (1938-2023)
Society Advisors
Carl Atkins
Ran Blake
Susan Calkins
Frank Epstein
Frederick Harris
Jennique Horrigan
Andrew Hurlbut
David Stevens
Gillian Rogell
David Reffkin
John Gingrich
Ken Schaphorst
Cj Kelley
Hankus Netsky
Margaret McAllister
Bruce Creditor
Nancy Zeltsman
Charter Members
Carl Atkins
Patricia Belair
Susan Calkins
Susan Carrai
Bruce Creditor
Frank Epstein
Michael Faust
Jerry Harris
Patrick Keating
George Mathew
Margaret McAllister
Hankus Netsky
Charles Peltz
Ken Radnofsky
David Reskin
Gillian Rogell
Marjorie Schlossman
George Schuller
Sam Spear
Nancy Zeltsman
These individuals have pledged to donate yearly to The Gunther Schuller Society.
Projects
How will we go about our work? These projects represent some of the varied and vital work that the Society will undertake:
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An oral and video history
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Creating urtext editions for use by scholars and performers
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Editing and distributing archival recordings
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Promoting and supporting books and articles focusing on Schuller and his music
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A platform for publicizing concerts and Schuller events
But our most valuable work will be creating a community of Schuller advocates coming from many places in society – musicians, writers, artists – who wish to contribute to a living legacy of this essential artist.
Mission Statement
“To preserve and illuminate the work of Gunther Schuller, and to perpetuate his ideals in the development of curiosity, innovation and character in today’s artists and society.”
Disclaimer
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