Julia Burke Computer Music Lab Dedication
March 25, 2001

Julia Burke was a young woman of substance who believed in giving, caring and learning. She added immeasurably to her community. Julia was one of the first students at Stanley to write her own music using the Music Department's newly purchased composition software.

Although she died at sixteen, as a result of an automobile accident in 1998, one of the musical compositions she left behind helped the department to receive funding from LASF to purchase new software and hardware systems in 2000. This resulted in completion of the Computer Music Lab that now bears her name.

Julia played soccer for nine years, participated in a swim team, and was an altar server at her church. She was also a prominent national debater and coxswain for a championship men's crew team. Bob Athayde, Music Director for Stanley, said of Julia, "She had so much energy. I was always amazed at how many activities she seemed to balance, from ice skating at 5 a.m. to jazz band, to symphonic band, to Girl Scouts, to flute lessons. Julia was able to do each activity with a high level of competency." Julia's flute teacher for seven years, Kathy Meyer, remembers her enthusiasm, "I never saw her without a smile. She was always willing to try new things. Whenever I suggested something, she said, 'I'll do it.'"

We honor Julia for her contributions and dedicate the Computer Music Lab to her with respect, gratitude and love. More than four hundred instrumental students each year are able to compose, create, test, and improve their musicianship using the lab, a legacy for which students at Stanley will always be grateful.

 

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