a tempo Winter 2008

in memoriam

Bernard Linden, professor emeritus of performance studies, passed away of a heart attack on September 21. Former principal violist of the Toledo Symphony, chamber musician and member of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, he is survived by two daughters, a brother and five grandchildren.

Cristina Purje, M.M. ’05, passed away on November 19 from a rare form of adrenal cancer. The Bowling Green Philharmonia performed a benefit in her honor last December to help offset her medical expenses.

Pianist Diana Barker Smith passed away suddenly on October 12, 2007. Smith was a member of the adjunct piano and the Piano Camp faculties at the college. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Alan Smith (associate dean), and daughter Hillary.

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