As part of its commitment to ensure the continued success of the
Cliburn, the Cliburn's Board of Directors is undertaking the
planning process to develop a new strategic plan. The previous plan
was completed in 2008 and provided the Cliburn with a blueprint
leading up to the 50th anniversary and the Fourteenth Van Cliburn
International Piano Competition. Cliburn Board Member Robert
Blocker, The Henry and Lucy Moses Dean of Music at Yale University,
is the Chair of the Cliburn Strategic Planning Committee.
Under the direction of Robert Blocker, the Cliburn Board of
Directors has drafted a revised mission statement and identified
six goals to be addressed by this new strategic plan. Expected
completion of the strategic plan is Fall 2012.
Mission Statement
The Van Cliburn Foundation advances classical piano music
throughout the world. Its international competitions,
education programs, and concert series embody an enduring
commitment to artistic excellence and the discovery of young
artists.
Goals
GOAL 1: Ensure
unrivaled success of the Van Cliburn International Piano
Competition and other core programs, thereby positioning the
Cliburn for distinguished global leadership as first among its
peers.
Kathryn Laughlin, Chairman
Victor Boschini
Angie Bulaich
Brenda Cline
Kim Darden
Greg Davis
John Giordano
GOAL 2: Procure
financial resources that sustain the present and guarantee the
future.
Jeff King, Chairman
Lindy Eubank (Staff)
Kenneth Barr
Harry Bartel
Kemper Cowden
John Hotard
Dana Kelly
Amar Tanna
Martha Williams
GOAL 3: Embrace and
employ digital medias to extend and expand the Cliburn brand
throughout the world.
Craig Diebel, Chairman
John Forestner
Lacey Kruger
Kyle Mabry
Caroline Stephens
Weldon Turner
GOAL 4: Seek
national and international exposure for the education programs,
using Musical Awakenings® as a paradigm for excellence.
Evaluate, renew, and continue the education programs as a priority
in support of the Cliburn mission.
Shannon Ray, Chairman
Susan Robertson (Staff)
Susanne Avondet
Kaydee Bailey
Townes Clemons
Jennifer Corbett
Trish Hill
Mollie Lasater
Sharon Martin
Donna Warnock
GOAL 5: Review and
revise governance structures to ensure administrative
effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment of the Cliburn and all
Cliburn programs.
Warren Strickland, Chairman
Marianne Pohle (Staff)
Janann Cowden
Randall Hudson
Bobby Loudermilk
Jude Ryan
Wes Turner
GOAL 6: Honor and
promulgate the legacy and values of both Van Cliburn and the
Cliburn through all its programs and ventures.
Cornelia Blake, Chairman
Pat Lorimer (Staff)
Scottie Bartel
Ann Hudson
Dee Kelly, Jr.
Tommy Smith
Robert Blocker
Robert Blocker, now serving his fourth term as the Henry and
Lucy Moses Dean of Music at Yale University, is acknowledged as one
of the nation's leading arts administrators. Yale University
President Richard Levin noted in his announcement of Blocker's
latest reappointment that, "he is praised as a superb and visionary
leader with a tremendous commitment," and the school has emerged
from recent financial challenges, "more invigorated than ever." In
2005-2006 Blocker served as Provost and Senior Vice President of
Academic Affairs at Southern Methodist Univerity in Dallas. At the
invitation of President Levin, he returned to Yale in 2006 to
continue his work in shaping the Music School for the 21st Century.
He holds appointments as Professor of Piano in the School of Music
and Professor (Adjunct) with Yale University's School of
Management. Before assuming his current position in July of 1995,
he was the founding Dean of the UCLA School of the Arts and
Architecture where he held a joint appointment in the Anderson
School of Management teaching Arts Administration. He also served
as Dean of the College of Music at the University of North Texas
and the School of Music at Baylor University.
To learn more about Robert Blocker, please visit his Web site:
http://www.robertblocker.org.
