ALUMNA GIVES ONE-HAND LESSONS

Iris (Frey ’78) Doolittle presented a special Piano Music for One Hand workshop at Dana on April 2. The workshop consisted of two sessions: one on tips and techniques for writing your own arrangements for one hand, and one on literature for one hand.

For Doolittle, the topic is one that strikes close to her heart. After suffering from a stroke at the age of 28, she learned to play the piano using just her left hand. She currently teaches piano in Madison, Neb., and performs as the organist at Immanuel Lutheran Church and in the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, as well as accompanying for the Madison Middle School choirs.

“Iris is an inspiration to everybody who meets her, and especially when you hear what beautiful music she can perform with only the use of one hand,” said Dr. Myrvin Christopherson, president. “We are very proud of her. Her love of music is contagious.”