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College Receives Endowment Gift of $200,000
BOSTON, December 3, 2003 — Berklee College of Music dedicated its new showcase multipurpose room to highly regarded faculty member, pianist and vocalist Steve Heck. The unveiling of the new Steve Heck Room, which took place during a ceremony at the Lawrence and Alma Berk Recital Hall, Thursday, November 6, was made possible through an endowment gift of $200,000 by lead donor Stan Hatoff.
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From the left: Piano Department Chair Stephany Tiernan, President Lee Eliot Berk, faculty pianist Steve Heck, lead donor Stan Hatoff, and Board Chair Allan T. McLean
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Steve Heck performed a set of original music at the ceremony. At the event, Heck received praise from friends and colleagues, including President Lee Eliot Berk, Piano Department Chair Stephany Tiernan, as well as Heck's former student and recent alumnus, pianist Oliver Rockberger.
"Today is a special day, because it is the very first Berklee facility named in honor of a member of our faculty," President Lee Eliot Berk said, adding, "This is truly a milestone and one that we will always treasure."
Stan Hatoff, a former piano student of Heck's, addressed the audience and presented Heck with a certificate of recognition from Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and an official resolution from the Boston City Council. "Steve's greatest asset is that he is happy with what he does," Hatoff said. "He is always anxious to go to work each morning. You young students at Berklee should take note of this. It is a great accomplishment."
The Steve Heck Room is located in the lobby of Berklee's central 1140 Boylston Street building, was created to function as the "heart of the facility." It is used as a small performance space, a place for both formal and informal faculty and student group meetings, as well as a setting for official Berklee gatherings and receptions.
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Designed to adapt to a rapidly changing technological landscape, the Steve Heck Room is equipped with ISDN lines, high-speed college network connectivity, and high-definition television with surround sound, which will soon allow audiences to experience events originating from Berklee's many other performance and campus facilities. The space will also serve as the venue for the upcoming Steve Heck Music Series, which will feature acoustic live performances by students and faculty.
About Steve Heck
Originally from Indiana, Steve Heck started taking formal piano lessons at the age of six. By the end of high school, Heck was playing professionally with a rock group. After three years on the road, Heck enrolled at Berklee, graduating in 1978. He is an experienced music teacher and performer of both piano and vocals, and teaches privately and at Berklee. A versatile songwriter, he frequently performs with local musicians throughout the New England area. Most recently, Steve performed with Diana Ross in Boston during her national tour.
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music was through the study and practice of contemporary music. For over half a century, the college has evolved constantly to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. With over a dozen performance and non-performance majors, a diverse and talented student body representing 70-plus countries, and a music industry "who's who" of alumni, Berklee is the world's premier learning lab for the music of today — and tomorrow.
For more information, please contact:
Nick Balkin
Public Information Coordinator
Berklee College of Music
nbalkin@berklee.edu
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