April 5: Carnegie Mellon's College of Fine Arts Names Composer Noel Zahler Head of the School of Music

Carnegie Mellon University: "'Noel brings the best of three worlds. He comes to Carnegie Mellon respected as a gifted composer and as an accomplished administrator with great leadership skills,' said Hilary Robinson, the Stanley and Marcia Gumberg Dean of the College of Fine Arts. 'Furthermore, he is a perfect fit for Carnegie Mellon. We anticipate a great future for Carnegie Mellon's School of Music.' "