I understand that Dr. Melinda Brou is a nominee for the Piper Professor Award. Dr. Brou is the professor that I have had the most pleasure studying with, and she is the best candidate to receive the Piper Professor Award. Being Dr. Brou’s student has been extremely rewarding. She is a passionate music educator who inspired and taught me to learn in effective, meaningful, and memorable ways. Dr. Brou’s passion for teaching music and her exceptional devotion to her expertise is passed on to her colleagues and students resulting in students who are passionate and devoted to their expertise as well. The most important habit that Dr. Brou instills in her students is the desire to always keep learning. As a music educator and musician, she is constantly
