AN ENDOWMENT AT WORK

Richard and Candace Faulk Young Composers Endowment

A local attorney and his wife recently created a unique endowment for young composers studying at the University of North Texas College of Music. The endowment provides scholarships and also produces an annual concert where professional musicians perform student compositions.

A $50,000 gift created the Richard and Candace Faulk Young Composers Endowment through the UNT Foundation because the benefactors wanted to provide encouragement and recognition for young composers. A 1974 music composition graduate from UNT, now recognized as one of Texas' top attorneys, Richard Faulk knows the struggles of young composers. Along with his wife, Candace, he set out to make a difference.

"There are far too few opportunities available for young composers to have their works performed and recognized at the early stages of their careers," said Richard Faulk. "Composers are different from other musicians in that they are entirely dependent on the cooperation and abilities of others in order to succeed."

This fall, four students were awarded $1,000 scholarships. Their music was professionally performed during a concert held on March 23.

"The generosity of Richard and Candace Faulk makes it possible for several of our outstanding composition students to create new works and present them in a public forum dedicated to their music," said Joseph Klein, chair of the Division of Composition Studies. "Such a scholarship encourages our students and further fosters the creative spirit that is the hallmark of our program."

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