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Longtime TAMIU faculty member, LPO director Brendan Townsend dies
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Texas A&M International University president Dr. Pablo Arenaz has offered a statement on the passing in Houston of TAMIU assistant professor of Music and Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra music director Brendan Townsend this Friday, Dec. 18.
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of longtime faculty member Brendan Townsend. His artistry and teaching made a profound impact on TAMIU students and our community,” Dr. Arenaz said. “His leadership and advocacy for the performing arts on and off campus helped elevate TAMIU’s music and performing arts program and our community’s quality of life. As music director and conductor of the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra, he embraced our border culture and eagerly explored new horizons in developing the LPO’s various concert seasons. His enthusiastic support of TAMIU and Our Laredo was unmatched, and we will miss his jovial pre
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