Robert Howat, professor emeritus of music, died Oct. 6, 2003. He was 71. The 1972 recipient of the Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching, Howat joined the music faculty in 1960. 
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Around Myers Hollow
Beloved Music Professor Leaves Legacy
During his 39-year teaching career, Howat performed more than 100 piano concerts and recitals across the United States and throughout Europe and taught hundreds of students to appreciate music. Prior to teaching, Howat had the distinct honor of studying with celebrated French composer, conductor and teacher Nadia Boulanger and Russian composer Alexander Tcherepnin, both of whom visited Wittenberg during Howat’s tenure. In 1957, after receiving both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Chicago, Howat made his New York debut recital at Town Hall. He also recorded a number of pieces, including Tcherepnin’s piano music on the Orion label. In addition, Howat edited “Liszt’s Etudes, Op. 1” and wrote an array of articles on the aesthetics of music. “I enjoyed all the opportunities I had to open doors for students to enjoy music,” Howat once said. A memorial service was held Nov. 7 at Christ Episcopal Church where Howat served as organist for 20 years. The Robert Howat Piano Fund and a scholarship have been established. Survivors include his wife Marilyn, a daughter, Jean Howat Berry ’83, two grandchildren and a sister.
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