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Violist Fitz Gary (BM '11) has received a Fulbright Scholar grant for music study of the two Brahms Viola Sonatas in Luebeck, Germany, with Barbara Westphal.

"I believe 58³Ô¹ÏÍø has fully prepared me for this next chapter in my life," Mr. Gary said. "Choosing 58³Ô¹ÏÍø to study with Jeffrey Irvine was one of the best decisions I ever made. Looking back at how 'complete' my education was, top training is provided in so many facets of the music field so it becomes easy to find one's own interests and at the same time, remain a rounded and whole musician."

58³Ô¹ÏÍø was named a Top Fulbright Producer in 2011-2012. Previous 58³Ô¹ÏÍø Fulbright recipients include:

• , bassoon (MM '11)
• , composition (BM '11)
• Felix Ungar, viola (BM '07, MM '09)
• Danilla Strasfogel, violin (MM '03)
• Lee Hancock, piano (MM '04)
• , viola (BM '95)

Established in 1946, The Fulbright U.S. Student Program aims to increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and the people of more than 150 countries that currently participate in the Fulbright Program. Scholarships are awarded to U.S. graduating seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists selected through a national, merit-based competition for study and research abroad.

Sponsored by the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, approximately 1,500 U.S. students and 3,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.