SUMMER 2023 27 Since 1981, the Edmund F. Boettcher Foundation has generously provided scholarships for music students at DBU. This legacy of five decades of generosity has continued to allow DBU students to advance their Godgiven musical talents in numerous ways. “We are so grateful to the Boettcher Foundation and their continuous support of our mission here at DBU,” said Dr. Wes Moore, Dean of the College of Fine Arts. “Thanks to their generosity, hundreds of students have been able to pursue their educational dreams.” Edmund F. Boettcher, tenor soloist, choral conductor, and recording artist, was a professional musician for nearly two generations. During his lifetime, he provided financial assistance to music programs and continues this support after his death through the foundation,which was established in 1979. Every Spring, a special Boettcher Recital is held to highlight the talents of those students to whom the scholarship is awarded. “Like many of DBU‘s generous donors, the Boettcher‘s did not attend DBU but are extremely supportive of the mission and vision of DBU to be a University that is honoring and pleasing to God,” explained Ryan Hefton, DBU Vice President for Advancement. “We are sincerely grateful for the legacy of the Boettcher Foundation and the impact they are making at DBU, as well as the leadership of John Clem in working with the Boettcher Foundation here at DBU over these past 42 years.” BOETTCHER FOUNDATION MAINTAINS FIVE DECADES OF SUPPORTING DBU STUDENTS Edmund F. Boettcher Foundation Giving Record to DBU 1981................ $1,120 1984............... $7,500 1985............... $1,700 1986............... $7,000 1987................ $9,000 1988............... $8,998 1989............... $7,000 1990............... $9,000 1991................ $27,000 1992............... $24,971 1993............... $42,841 1994............... $51,370 1995............... $52,000 1996............... $52,000 1997................ $58,999 1998............... $34,000 1999............... $106,000 2000............... $73,000 2001............... $80,000 2002............... $79,688 2003............... $80,000 2004............... $40,000 2005............... $55,000 2006............... $74,500 2007............... $75,500 2008............... $110,000 2009............... $110,000 2010............... $110,000 2011................ $110,000 2012............... $110,000 2013............... $110,000 2014............... $140,000 2015............... $140,000 2016............... $150,000 2017................ $150,000 2018............... $200,000 2019............... $200,000 2020............... $262,000 2021............... $240,000 2022............... $250,000 2023............... $250,000 TOTAL GIVING: $3,700,188 DBU College of Fine Arts music majors who attended and participated in the 2023 Boettcher Recital
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