Established in 1985 upon the retirement of Miriam Clapp Duncan, an accomplished organist and Lawrence faculty member since 1949, this award recognizes a student who excels in organ and/or harpsichord performance. Helen has embraced the study of organ and harpsichord with great enthusiasm. She exemplifies the legacy and life of Miriam Clapp Duncan by challenging the conventional male-dominated aspects of performance and literature and her curiosity about music and the world will carry her far in her chosen disciplines.
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