MCKEEVER, Susan Marie Graas - Revision history

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	[[Image:SGM.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]MCKEEVER, Susan Marie Graas. (La Crosse, WI, Aug. 21, 1950-- ). ~~Educator, musician. The~~ niece of famed musician [[GRAAS, John\|John GRAAS]], McKeever in 2009 was a member of the music faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She holds two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Redlands where she was a student of Alexandra Pierce. In 1972 she received a Bachelor of Arts in Music graduating summa cum laude. Her honors thesis in music theory: Transformation: A Study of the Term and its Analytic Usefulness in the String Quartets of Haydn, Op. 76 and 77 (200 pages). In 1973 she received a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. She did graduate work in 1973-1974 in piano performance and musicology and in 1978 received the Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She also did graduate work at the University of Southern California. She has been a student of Irma Schenuit Hall, Earle Voohries, Dr. Alexandra Pierce, Daniel Pollack, Malcolm Hamilton, Raymond Dudley, Madame Olga Conus, and Richard Morris. Susan has earned professional achievement certification through the Music Teachers National Association and performs frequently as an accompanist and chamber musician. The McKeever Duo with her husband, Jim, has performed extensively throughout the Midwest and South. Their repertoire includes works for two pianos as well as one piano, four hands. John Costigan records many of their performances at UW-Parkside.		[[Image:SGM.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]MCKEEVER, Susan Marie Graas. (La Crosse, WI, Aug. 21, 1950-- ). EThe niece of famed musician [[GRAAS, John\|John GRAAS]], McKeever in 2009 was a member of the music faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She holds two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Redlands where she was a student of Alexandra Pierce. In 1972 she received a Bachelor of Arts in Music graduating summa cum laude. Her honors thesis in music theory: Transformation: A Study of the Term and its Analytic Usefulness in the String Quartets of Haydn, Op. 76 and 77 (200 pages). In 1973 she received a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. She did graduate work in 1973-1974 in piano performance and musicology and in 1978 received the Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She also did graduate work at the University of Southern California. She has been a student of Irma Schenuit Hall, Earle Voohries, Dr. Alexandra Pierce, Daniel Pollack, Malcolm Hamilton, Raymond Dudley, Madame Olga Conus, and Richard Morris. Susan has earned professional achievement certification through the Music Teachers National Association and performs frequently as an accompanist and chamber musician. The McKeever Duo with her husband, Jim, has performed extensively throughout the Midwest and South. Their repertoire includes works for two pianos as well as one piano, four hands. John Costigan records many of their performances at UW-Parkside.

	Ms. McKeever received the Permanent Professional Advancement Certification from the Music Teachers National Association in 1995. In order to receive this distinction one must have been a certified teacher for fifteen years. She was the first teacher in Wisconsin to receive this certificate at the Professional Advancement level, which requires a Master’s Degree or equivalent background. This was the latest of many recognitions. From 1974-1976 she received University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music graduate teaching assistantships. In 1973 she received the Redlands Bowl Young Artist Award. In 1972 she was a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, Mortar Board, and Delta Alpha Honor Society, recipient of the University of Redlands School of Music Award for Outstanding Senior, and was named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.		Ms. McKeever received the Permanent Professional Advancement Certification from the Music Teachers National Association in 1995. In order to receive this distinction one must have been a certified teacher for fifteen years. She was the first teacher in Wisconsin to receive this certificate at the Professional Advancement level, which requires a Master’s Degree or equivalent background. This was the latest of many recognitions. From 1974-1976 she received University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music graduate teaching assistantships. In 1973 she received the Redlands Bowl Young Artist Award. In 1972 she was a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, Mortar Board, and Delta Alpha Honor Society, recipient of the University of Redlands School of Music Award for Outstanding Senior, and was named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
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	Part Two-- http://youtu.be/EOhc9MCph8M		Part Two-- http://youtu.be/EOhc9MCph8M

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			Susan Marie McKeever

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	In the development of encyclopediadubuque.org, Susan McKeever has been an important resource and editor. Her entry contributions include information and/or photographs for [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]], [[APEL, Peter\|Peter APEL]], [[APEL, Merlin H.\|Merlin H. APEL]], [[CHEWNING, Vincent\|Vincent CHEWNING]], [[CHEWNING, Charles\|Charles CHEWNING]], [[DI TELLA, Ferdinand\|Ferdinand DI TELLA]], [[CHEWNING-STUBER ORCHESTRA]], and the [[DUBUQUE CORNET BAND]].		In the development of encyclopediadubuque.org, Susan McKeever has been an important resource and editor. Her entry contributions include information and/or photographs for [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]], [[APEL, Peter\|Peter APEL]], [[APEL, Merlin\|Merlin APEL]], [[CHEWNING, Vincent\|Vincent CHEWNING]], [[CHEWNING, Charles\|Charles CHEWNING]], [[DI TELLA, Ferdinand\|Ferdinand DI TELLA]], [[CHEWNING-STUBER ORCHESTRA]], and the [[DUBUQUE CORNET BAND]].

	LISTENING PLEASURE:		LISTENING PLEASURE:

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	This performance was the Wisconsin premiere by the McKeever Duo of Douglas Townsend's THE RIDGEFIELD RAG (1985) (for piano four-hands). The performance took place on July 11, 2013, in Racine, Wisconsin. James and Susan McKeever (the McKeever Duo) also performed the rag at the University of Wisconsin, Bedford Concert Hall, on October 11, 2013, and on October 28, 2013. THE RIDGEFIELD RAG was written in Ridgefield, CT, whose name is referenced in the title of the composition. The rag is in the style of the African-American composer Scott Joplin. The photos of the McKeever Duo in the video are from the two October concerts and supplied by them; the audio is from the premiere in July and supplied by them. The photos of the Bechstein pianos are by Jean Townsend. Video by Jean Townsend. A version of this rag for piano four-hands and orchestra can be heard at www.classicalmatters.com/douglas_t_music.htm.		This performance was the Wisconsin premiere by the McKeever Duo of Douglas Townsend's THE RIDGEFIELD RAG (1985) (for piano four-hands). The performance took place on July 11, 2013, in Racine, Wisconsin. James and Susan McKeever (the McKeever Duo) also performed the rag at the University of Wisconsin, Bedford Concert Hall, on October 11, 2013, and on October 28, 2013. THE RIDGEFIELD RAG was written in Ridgefield, CT, whose name is referenced in the title of the composition. The rag is in the style of the African-American composer Scott Joplin. The photos of the McKeever Duo in the video are from the two October concerts and supplied by them; the audio is from the premiere in July and supplied by them. The photos of the Bechstein pianos are by Jean Townsend. Video by Jean Townsend. A version of this rag for piano four-hands and orchestra can be heard at www.classicalmatters.com/douglas_t_music.htm.


	~~http://homepages.uwp.edu/mckeeves/McKeeverDuoSamples.html~~

	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15XtfjAhJE McKeever Piano Duo (2005)		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15XtfjAhJE McKeever Piano Duo (2005)

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	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCixKXw7QzM&feature=em-uploademail&noredirect=1		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCixKXw7QzM&feature=em-uploademail&noredirect=1
	This performance was the Wisconsin premiere by the McKeever Duo of Douglas Townsend's THE RIDGEFIELD RAG (1985) (for piano four-hands). The performance took place on July 11, 2013, in Racine, Wisconsin. James and Susan McKeever (the McKeever Duo) also performed the rag at the University of Wisconsin, Bedford Concert Hall, on October 11, 2013, and on October 28, 2013. THE RIDGEFIELD RAG was written in Ridgefield, CT, whose name is referenced in the title of the composition. The rag is in the style of the African-American composer Scott Joplin. The photos of the McKeever Duo in the video are from the two October concerts and supplied by them; the audio is from the premiere in July and supplied by them. The photos of the Bechstein pianos are by Jean Townsend. Video by Jean Townsend. A version of this rag for piano four-hands and orchestra can be heard at www.classicalmatters.com/douglas_t_music.htm.		This performance was the Wisconsin premiere by the McKeever Duo of Douglas Townsend's THE RIDGEFIELD RAG (1985) (for piano four-hands). The performance took place on July 11, 2013, in Racine, Wisconsin. James and Susan McKeever (the McKeever Duo) also performed the rag at the University of Wisconsin, Bedford Concert Hall, on October 11, 2013, and on October 28, 2013. THE RIDGEFIELD RAG was written in Ridgefield, CT, whose name is referenced in the title of the composition. The rag is in the style of the African-American composer Scott Joplin. The photos of the McKeever Duo in the video are from the two October concerts and supplied by them; the audio is from the premiere in July and supplied by them. The photos of the Bechstein pianos are by Jean Townsend. Video by Jean Townsend. A version of this rag for piano four-hands and orchestra can be heard at www.classicalmatters.com/douglas_t_music.htm.



	http://homepages.uwp.edu/mckeeves/McKeeverDuoSamples.html		http://homepages.uwp.edu/mckeeves/McKeeverDuoSamples.html



	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15XtfjAhJE McKeever Piano Duo (2005)		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15XtfjAhJE McKeever Piano Duo (2005)


	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GrItD-lyGM		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GrItD-lyGM
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	McKeever Piano Duo 3/28/12 - Bedford Hall, UWP		McKeever Piano Duo 3/28/12 - Bedford Hall, UWP

			http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DThesjh46wg
			McKeever Piano Duo (3/28/12)
			Gilbert – Three American Dances, Arranged by August M. Wegner


	'''FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MCKEEVER PIANO DUO'''--CONCERT, BEDFORD HALL, UWP, April 23, 2014		'''FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MCKEEVER PIANO DUO'''--CONCERT, BEDFORD HALL, UWP, April 23, 2014
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	Part Two-- http://youtu.be/EOhc9MCph8M		Part Two-- http://youtu.be/EOhc9MCph8M

	~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DThesjh46wg~~
	~~McKeever Piano Duo (3/28/12)~~
	~~Gilbert – Three American Dances, Arranged by August M. Wegner~~
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	McKeever Piano Duo 3/28/12 - Bedford Hall, UWP		McKeever Piano Duo 3/28/12 - Bedford Hall, UWP

			'''FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MCKEEVER PIANO DUO'''--CONCERT, BEDFORD HALL, UWP, April 23, 2014
			Part One-- http://youtu.be/aA_Ea5BAz2o
			Part Two-- http://youtu.be/EOhc9MCph8M

	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DThesjh46wg		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DThesjh46wg

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	In the development of encyclopediadubuque.org, Susan McKeever has been an important resource and editor. Her entry contributions include information and/or photographs for [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]], [[APEL, Peter\|Peter APEL]], [[APEL, Merlin H.\|Merlin H. APEL]], [[CHEWNING, Vincent\|Vincent CHEWNING]], [[CHEWNING, Charles\|Charles CHEWNING]], [[DI TELLA, Ferdinand\|Ferdinand DI TELLA]], [[CHEWNING-STUBER ORCHESTRA]], and the [[DUBUQUE CORNET BAND]].		In the development of encyclopediadubuque.org, Susan McKeever has been an important resource and editor. Her entry contributions include information and/or photographs for [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]], [[APEL, Peter\|Peter APEL]], [[APEL, Merlin H.\|Merlin H. APEL]], [[CHEWNING, Vincent\|Vincent CHEWNING]], [[CHEWNING, Charles\|Charles CHEWNING]], [[DI TELLA, Ferdinand\|Ferdinand DI TELLA]], [[CHEWNING-STUBER ORCHESTRA]], and the [[DUBUQUE CORNET BAND]].

			LISTENING PLEASURE:

	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCixKXw7QzM&feature=em-uploademail&noredirect=1		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCixKXw7QzM&feature=em-uploademail&noredirect=1

Randylyon at 20:47, 13 November 2013

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	In the development of encyclopediadubuque.org, Susan McKeever has been an important resource and editor. Her entry contributions include information and/or photographs for [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]], [[APEL, Peter\|Peter APEL]], [[APEL, Merlin H.\|Merlin H. APEL]], [[CHEWNING, Vincent\|Vincent CHEWNING]], [[CHEWNING, Charles\|Charles CHEWNING]], [[DI TELLA, Ferdinand\|Ferdinand DI TELLA]], [[CHEWNING-STUBER ORCHESTRA]], and the [[DUBUQUE CORNET BAND]].		In the development of encyclopediadubuque.org, Susan McKeever has been an important resource and editor. Her entry contributions include information and/or photographs for [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]], [[APEL, Peter\|Peter APEL]], [[APEL, Merlin H.\|Merlin H. APEL]], [[CHEWNING, Vincent\|Vincent CHEWNING]], [[CHEWNING, Charles\|Charles CHEWNING]], [[DI TELLA, Ferdinand\|Ferdinand DI TELLA]], [[CHEWNING-STUBER ORCHESTRA]], and the [[DUBUQUE CORNET BAND]].

			http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCixKXw7QzM&feature=em-uploademail&noredirect=1
			This performance was the Wisconsin premiere by the McKeever Duo of Douglas Townsend's THE RIDGEFIELD RAG (1985) (for piano four-hands). The performance took place on July 11, 2013, in Racine, Wisconsin. James and Susan McKeever (the McKeever Duo) also performed the rag at the University of Wisconsin, Bedford Concert Hall, on October 11, 2013, and on October 28, 2013. THE RIDGEFIELD RAG was written in Ridgefield, CT, whose name is referenced in the title of the composition. The rag is in the style of the African-American composer Scott Joplin. The photos of the McKeever Duo in the video are from the two October concerts and supplied by them; the audio is from the premiere in July and supplied by them. The photos of the Bechstein pianos are by Jean Townsend. Video by Jean Townsend. A version of this rag for piano four-hands and orchestra can be heard at www.classicalmatters.com/douglas_t_music.htm.



	http://homepages.uwp.edu/mckeeves/McKeeverDuoSamples.html		http://homepages.uwp.edu/mckeeves/McKeeverDuoSamples.html

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	<youtube>V15XtfjAhJE~~</youtube>~~ McKeever Piano Duo (2005)		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15XtfjAhJE McKeever Piano Duo (2005)


	<youtube>9GrItD-lyGM~~</youtube>~~		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GrItD-lyGM
	“L’embarquement pour Cythère for Two Pianos” by Poulenc		“L’embarquement pour Cythère for Two Pianos” by Poulenc

	McKeever Piano Duo 3/28/12 - Bedford Hall, UWP		McKeever Piano Duo 3/28/12 - Bedford Hall, UWP

	<youtube>DThesjh46wg~~</youtube>~~		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DThesjh46wg
	McKeever Piano Duo (3/28/12)		McKeever Piano Duo (3/28/12)
	Gilbert – Three American Dances, Arranged by August M. Wegner		Gilbert – Three American Dances, Arranged by August M. Wegner

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	McKeever Piano Duo 3/28/12 - Bedford Hall, UWP		McKeever Piano Duo 3/28/12 - Bedford Hall, UWP

			<youtube>DThesjh46wg</youtube>
			McKeever Piano Duo (3/28/12)
			Gilbert – Three American Dances, Arranged by August M. Wegner
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	[[Category: Musician]]		[[Category: Musician]]
	[[Category: Historian]]		[[Category: Historian]]