McTyre Appointed to Hancher Auditorium Committee
Ruthann McTyre, head of the Rita Benton Music Library, has been appointed to serve on the Hancher Auditorium Committee. Ruthann is one of three staff members, three faculty and six students confirmed by the President of the University to serve.
The committee advises Charles Swanson, Executive Director and Judith Hurtig, Artistic Director for Hancher on the selection of events to provide a balanced program of music, theater, dance and the other performing arts. The committee also gauges public reaction to the cultural and entertainment programs offered at Hancher.
Ruthann joined the UI Libraries in the spring of 2000. She has been involved in the arts since she began studying voice in the 9th grade. Eventually she earned a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Southern Methodist University. Outside of her role in the music library, Ruthann is involved in community arts activities. In 2003, she spoke about the role of music in Ann Patchett’s novel, Bel Canto for Iowa City’s One Community, One Book program. She has performed in two of the School of Music’s summer opera productions, including most recently, the production of “A Little Night Music.”
