Scholarship to honor Drew Gordon

Announcing the launch of the Drew Gordon Scholarship Fund, being established to honor the memory of the brilliant and buoyant Drew Gordon, who served as the Musician in Residence for the Dance Program at the University of Minnesota for more than 20 years. Drew's stellar talent as a pianist was matched by his charming personality and his passionate commitment to his students.

The Drew Gordon Scholarship will identify prospective students who, like Drew, have devoted themselves to the study of music as well as dance. It will encourage the exploration of excellence in the exchange between embodied art and the musician, with the additional goal of enlightening musicians to the field of dance musicianship. By creating a scholarship in Drew's name, we remember this great artist and dear friend of the University of Minnesota's Dance Program.

Halloween was one of Drew's favorite times of year. The scholarship publicity efforts will culminate around Halloween time in a "Lovefest", celebrating the life and legacy of Drew Gordon with a giant party and fundraiser.