Donald Betts

He was a memorable professor, interested deeply in inspiring his students and recognizing their inspirations. While he was at Macalester, it became the best music department in the state of Minnesota. It was also a hotbed of creativity, with two composers on the faculty, involvement with the new Composer's Forum and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. As the arts in St. Paul flourished, Macalester's Music Department and Concert Hall were one of the centers of creative energy. The department was a...