In October 2008 at the state conference for the New York State Music Teachers Association, held in New Paltz, Deborah Martin was awarded the 2008 Citation, the highest award given by the organization.In October 2008 at the state conference for the New York State Music Teachers Association, held in New Paltz, Deborah Martin was awarded the 2008 Citation, the highest award given by the organization.
Martin is an associate professor of music performance in the School of Music. Martin was cited for her outstanding service to the organization and recognized for holding offices at the local, state, and national level.
Past winners of this award have included Peter Mennin, Lynn Freeman Olson, Robert Freeman, Nelita True, Sam Adler, Robert C. White, Maurice Hinson, Lee Evans, and Jean Barr.
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