[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 35 (Tuesday, March 18, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2483]
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 TRIBUTE TO CHARLES H. WEBB, DEAN, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MUSIC

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, it is with great privilege that I 
rise today to honor Charles H. Webb, an outstanding administrator and 
musician who is retiring after 24 years of service as Dean of the 
Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington, IN.
  Since his appointment in 1973, the Indian University School of Music 
has enjoyed a world-wide reputation for excellence. The Indiana 
University School of Music has been ranked No. 1 among schools of music 
in the country, and is the first and only school to bring an opera 
performance to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
  Dean Webb's accomplishments have been hailed by Indiana University 
and the State of Indiana. He received the Thomas Hart Benton Medal from 
Indiana University in 1987 and the Governor's Award for the Arts in 
1989. He is also a two-time recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash 
award, which is the highest award given by the State of Indiana for 
meritorious service.
  In addition to his responsibilities at Indiana University, Charles 
Webb has maintained an active performance schedule as a conductor, 
pianist, and organist. Hailed as one of today's finest accompanists, he 
has appeared with some of the world's best musicians. He currently 
serves as the organist for the First United Methodist Church in 
Bloomington, IN.
  Charles Webb's contributions to the art of music and his support for 
education will continue long after his retirement, as his students 
enrich our lives with performances in orchestras, bands, opera, and 
theater companies, and schools around the world. I hope my colleagues 
will join me in congratulating him for his years of tireless service, 
and in wishing him and family all the best in the future.

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