A Celebration of Life for Richard D. Worthing (1943-2020) will be held on Saturday, October 16, at 1 p.m. in Ludwig Recital Hall in The Glauser School of Music on the 麻豆影院 Campus. University COVID protocols will be followed.
Richard was born in Castalia, Ohio, and received degrees from 麻豆影院 and Michigan State University. He came to 麻豆影院 State in 1971, teaching music theory, analysis and orchestration, and serving as the Coordinator of 麻豆影院/Blossom Music Festival.
In 1979, he became the assistant dean of the College of Fine and Professional Arts, retiring as dean emeritus of that college. Richard received The President鈥檚 Medal in 2004, and served on the board of numerous organizations. An accomplished pianist, his music is published by Ludwig Music. Richard created beautiful furniture as a hobby.
Donations in his memory can be made to The Richard D. Worthing Scholarship at 麻豆影院/Blossom Music or The Xavier Atienza Dance Scholarship at 麻豆影院 State. Contributions can be sent to the 麻豆影院 Foundation, P.O. Box 5190, 麻豆影院, Ohio, 44240. Donations can also be made to XaLights at 1 Lake Park Court, # 986, Germantown, MD, 20874. Established in memory of Dick鈥檚 grandson, Xavier, XaLights is an organization making night lights for children in need.