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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2004
Page
20
Cedar Rapids report notes musician Matthew Wickham Barkier uses his accordion to play Jewish klezmer music in a scene rich with Czech music and dance, highlighting cross cultural folk traditions.
Matthew Wickham Burrier a 35 year old music director at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church blends klezmer with piano and accordion learned by listening He teaches piano at Malloy Custom Pianos and performs at bar mitzvahs bat mitzvahs and weddings in Temple Judah circles Burrier holds a BA in interdepartmental studies from the University of Iowa and did graduate work at Sam Houston University in Huntsville Texas His family includes wife Kyla and daughter Elena He grew up in Cedar Rapids and developed a distinctive klezmer style influenced by polka elements.
Washington High School Cedar Rapids alumnus Barker recalls early love of piano and accordion, notes a klezmer revival a decade ago, and describes how portable instruments like the clarinet and accordion shaped his life. He writes choral anthems, contemplates operettas, and stays active in writing groups while insisting music remains a lasting, evolving passion.
A Gazette summary lists numerous scholarships and fellowships awarded to University of Iowa, Coe College, Kirkwood Community College and Kirkwood scholars. Recipients include C Michael Porter Danielle Snoddy Andria Timmer Alexandra Mazella Melissa Murphy Jennifer Heacock Laura Klever Jill Moffett Matthew Murphy Travis Baxter Brandon Scherbaum Dallas Hodges Darrel Kirby Jeralyn Westercamp Matthew Sinnott Tonika Smith Jennifer Valentine Sheaffer Wright Michael Heather Kerry Reilly Jessica Sackett Coggan Mines students and Foster Iowa scholars with varied amounts from 250 to 12 000 plus.
In Iowa City readers are urged to send news Story ideas to Editor Shelley Oehler at 319 339 3162 or via email at community gazette communications.com for community coverage and local interest stories.
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