In Remembrance of Dr. Charles H. Borowsky, Founder of IIMIF
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Please read Dr. Borowsky's obituary here and sign the online guestbook, adding memories and photos to share with his family and friends from around the world.
Videos for the Celebration of Life may be submitted to [email protected]. To honor Dr. Borowsky, scholarships in his name will be offered to participants of the Intermuse International Music Institute and Festival. Donations in his memory are welcome and may be made directly through clicking on the button below. Checks may be sent by mail; for details, contact [email protected] |
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Excerpts from Per Aspera ad Astra: Recollections and Reflections of Karl Heinz Borowsky
In his own words: a glimpse into Charles’s memories, ideas, and reflections.
Click the title above to read an excerpt online, or click HERE to download a document with the same content.
We hope to make the whole book available later this year.
Videos: Making Music, Traveling, & Reflecting on Life
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Abbreviated Bio
Charles H. Borowsky, Ph.D. was internationally acknowledged for his many academic, educational, and leadership achievements. He received several distinctions, awards and honorary degrees from professional, social, and cultural organizations both in the USA and abroad. Borowsky has authored numerous articles and books in the areas of social movements and change, politics and religion, development and quality of life, sociology of culture, and sociology of youth, published in America, Europe, and Asia. He served on the faculty of prominent universities including Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Social Studies, and the University of Maryland and lectured in 86 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In 2002, UNESCO/International Music Council published Dr. Borowsky’s works "Creativity and Innovation in Music" and “The Function of Music In Society.” An accomplished singer and harmonica player, Dr. Borowsky frequently performed with The American Virtuosi, touring internationally to promote "Music: The Best Bridge Between People." Performances in recent years took place in Lithuania, Germany, Iceland, Malta, and Cuba. Dr. Charles H. Borowsky was the President of Intermuse Performing Artists’ Bureau, the elected President of the International Friends of Music Association, and Senior Advisor to public and private organizations in the USA and abroad.
