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For Immediate Release

Friedl Dicker-Brandeis and the Child Artists of the Theresiendstadt Concentration Camp
A Robert Ingram Strozier Faculty Lecture Series Event

Savannah, GA—August 17, 2004—The Armstrong Atlantic State University Department of Art, Music & Theatre (AASU AMT) presents music faculty member, Robert Harris, in an insightful lunchtime lecture presentation titled Friedl Dicker-Brandeis and the Child Artists of the Theresiendstadt Concentration Camp on Friday, August 27 at 12:15 p.m. in AASU University Hall, room 156.

Friedl Dicker-Brandeis, protégée of Walter Gropuis and a graduate of the Bauhaus school, became a prisoner of the Nazis in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Until she was transported to her death, she taught clandestine art classes for the children in the camp. Their work provides one of the most compelling windows to life in the concentration camp and into the insightful minds of children in the most desperate surroundings. Harris will present images and research demonstrating that Dicker-Brandeis was a successful artist in her own right as well as an inspirational pedagogue. An exhibition of art from the camp will accompany the lecture.

Harris, AASU professor of music who joined the faculty in 1981, holds a doctor of musical arts from the University of Washington, a master’s of music and bachelor’s of music degree from the University of the Pacific. He currently teaches music history and music appreciation courses.

Harris is the founder and music director of I Cantori, Savannah's lone professional a cappella choir, specializing in early music. He is founding music director of the Savannah Barbershoppers, Savannah-based barbershop style choral group.

Admission to Friedl Dicker-Brandeis and the Child Artists of the Theresiendstadt Concentration Camp is free and open to the public. For more information, call 912.927.5381, weekdays, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.