The Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award is one of the highest honors awarded to members of the
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity for a lifelong achievement in uplifting the world through art and music. Its recipients include musical legends such as
Aaron Copland,
W. Francis McBeth
William Francis McBeth (March 9, 1933 – January 6, 2012) was an American composer, whose wind band works are highly respected. His primary musical influences included Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson. The popularity of his ...
,
James Levine,
Frederick Fennell
Frederick Fennell (July 2, 1914 – December 7, 2004) was an internationally recognized conductor and one of the primary figures in promoting the Eastman Wind Ensemble as a performing group. He was also influential as a band pedagogue, and grea ...
,
Maynard Ferguson
Walter Maynard Ferguson CM (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served ...
, and
Col. John R. Bourgeois, USMC (Ret.).
The name
The award is named for Charles E. Lutton, a member of
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
History
The first award was given in 1952 in honor of Lutton.
[''Guide to Awards'' Pg. 11 Evansville, IN: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, 2012. Retrieved Sept 2012.]
References
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American music awards
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia