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Nelson M. Hauenstein Biography

About Nelson Hauenstein 

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Hauenstein joined the University of Michigan as a teaching fellow in 1942. He was appointed instructor in 1947, assistant professor in 1955, associate professor in 1961, professor in 1965, and associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Michigan School of Music in September 1971. He was in charge of student counseling and scholarships and was coordinator of the orchestras.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]

“A superb musician, whose playing produced memorable experiences and whose teaching inspired hundreds of talented students.”

—Robert A. Warner, Associate Dean, March 1975

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“Nelson Hauenstein was not only one of the finest flutists and teachers in the world, but a very distinguished performer and one of the best loved members of the faculty. He was an administrator of great humanity whose main concern was to help students.”

—Allen P. Britton, Dean of the U-M School of Music, March 1975

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The Nelson Hauenstein Memorial Scholarship Award was established in 1975 by his wife, friends, colleagues and students, the award is to serve as a permanent memorial.

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Further Reading

1. “S-M Grieves Loss Of Associate Dean Hauenstein.” Music at Michigan, Vol. 8, No. 9. University of Michigan School of Music. UM Libraries. 1 March 1975: 3. Print. Web. 10 May 2015. <https://books.google.com/books?id=7nQJAQAAMAAJ&lpg>.

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