The History and Faculty of The Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam
The Crane History Project is a multi-media project created in honor of the 125th Anniversary of The Crane School of Music in 2014 and SUNY Potsdam’s Bicentennial in 2016. The historical timeline chronicles the development of music education in Potsdam, and the founding and history of the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. The content was researched and compiled by Crane emeriti professors and alumni Robyn Lisuzzo Hosley, '77 and Scott P. LaVine, '71 and '72 (who also assembled the technology). Audio excerpts in the timeline were researched and prepared by Crane audio engineer, Gary Galo, '73.
The Faculty portion of the project documents faculty and staff members who have been associated with The Crane School of Music since its beginning in 1886. The Faculty Timeline expands upon the original Crane Faculty Photo Display, conceived by Allen Richardson, '41 and created by Wally Siebel, '68 and the Crane Alumni Board during the Crane Centennial of 1986. A very special thanks to the College Archives and Special Collections for assistance with these efforts.
Instructions: The develoment and growth of music education in Potsdam NY and the history of the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is displayed in a series of events in a timeline format. Follow the links below to link to a particular historical time period. Toview an interactive display of individuals associated with the school throughout its'history, follow the "Faculty" link below.
