Music, Mind, and Brain: A Triad of Listening, Learning, and Performing, an informal dialogue with William Seymour, UNM professor emeritus of music, is set for Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Domenici Center Auditorium at the Health Sciences Center. Seymour will examine music and related disciplines for a deeper understanding and enrichment of the musical experience. This event is free and open to the public.
As part of Seymour’s presentation, the Abe Frank String Quartet, comprised of graduate students from the UNM Department of Music, will perform.
With degrees from Washington University and Music and Arts College in St. Louis, Seymour joined the UNM Department of Music faculty in 1962. During his tenure, he taught piano, music education, music aesthetics and psychology, low brass among other subjects. Seymour served as chair of the UNM Department of Music and Assistant Dean of Fine Arts. Since his retirement as associate professor of music in 1993, he continues his research into music and neuroscience and to teach piano and the art of teaching piano.
This event is part of the Continuum Series: Looking toward Honoring the Continuing Contributions of UNM Professors Emeritae and Emeriti. UNM students and faculty from all disciplines, including Health Sciences, staff, and the public are cordially invited.