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General News : Mar 22, 2018

SOM professor named 2018 Musician of the Year

Mitchell Estrin, UF Professor of Clarinet, has been selected as the 2018 Musician of the Year by the Board of the Foundation for Promotion of Music, the local chapter of the State Federation of Music Clubs.

Each year, the Foundation selects a Musician of the Year from nomination by members and the public. Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary achievements and contributions through continued dedication and service to music: teaching, performance, composition, and/or musicology. The award is given in recognition of lifetime achievement and service to the community.

The award ceremony will take place at the Thomas Center in Gainesville on Sunday, April 22.