Order a CD of the Swinehart Memorial Concert

On Feb. 3, 2006, the Conservatory of Music presented a concert to honor the memory of Dr. Timothy E. Swinehart (1950-2005), former professor of trumpet, director of bands and chair of Capital’s instrumental music department.  Dr. Swinehart passed away in June 2005 following a brief battle with cancer.

The concert featured the Symphonic Winds, under the direction of Dr. Barry E. Kopetz.  The Symphonic Winds presented Swinehart's favorite band works and invited guest conductors Nancy Ditmer, Richard Suddendorf and Gary Tirey to lead the band.

Purchase a CD of the Memorial Concert

The performance was recorded by Soundwaves Recordings, which has had a long relationship with Dr. Swinehart.  Soundwaves is donating all proceeds from the sale of the CD to the Swinehart Memorial Fund.  You can purchase a CD by downloading and returning the order form to Soundwaves.

A limited number of programs from the memorial concert are available.  E-mail Celia Alspach, if you would like to receive a program. Be certain to include your postal address in your e-mail.

Swinehart Memorial Fund 

In honor of Dr. Swinehart, a memorial fund has been established for student scholarships. Contributions may be made to the Dr. Timothy Edward Swinehart Memorial Fund.

Please make checks payable to Capital University and send them to:

For more information, contact the Conservatory office at  (614) 236-6411.

About Dr. Swinehart 

Tim Swinehart’s ties to the Cap Family began when he enrolled at Capital University as a trumpet performance and music education major, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1972. He earned a master of music degree in trumpet performance from Wichita State University in 1977 and a doctorate in music education from The Ohio State University in 1992.  He had been a member of the Conservatory faculty since 1983, serving as director of bands for 17 years and most recently as head of the instrumental music department. Tim was honored in 1992 with the Praestantia Award, Capital’s highest honor for teaching excellence.