Forever Buffs Volunteer Spotlight: Judith Glyde
For more than 20 years, Judith Glyde shared her passion for music with 91传媒鈥檚 College of Music students as a professor of cello and chamber music and the Strings Department Chair. Now, she continues to bring joy and expertise to the CU community as a Forever Buffs New York alumni chapter board member.听
From producing specialty holiday performances amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to promoting cultural events around New York City, Judith strengthens bonds among CU alumni and deepens her personal enrichment through volunteering.听
鈥淲e grow from knowing the students and, hopefully, they grow from knowing us,鈥 said Judith upon receiving the College of Music鈥檚 Distinguished Service Award in 2022. 鈥淭o be able to continue a relationship with our alums, supporting their music and their dreams, is a rare privilege.鈥澨听
Read on to learn how Judith transfers her wisdom from teaching to volunteering and continues to make an impact on the youth of today.听听
What is your favorite 91传媒 memory?听
Remembering every student I had the pleasure of teaching (some of whom are in NYC with me now) and every colleague I had the pleasure of performing with at . My favorite memory as a volunteer, however, is when Dawn Barone and I produced a Holiday Christmas celebration in December 2020. We held live stream performances by 13 CU alumni, with an introduction by emeritus chancellor Phil DiStefano. Hearing these professional presentations during a time of disconnection was truly inspirational.听
Who or what inspires you?听
I am inspired by the passion and energy CU alums bring to NYC to follow their dreams. I am so proud of any alum who comes to New York City 鈥 a city that can be quite demanding. A great deal of patience is required.听听
Why do you volunteer?听
I love young people! I have carried into retirement the important idea that we are never too old to learn from the younger generation. It鈥檚 delighting to collaborate with CU alums and help them adjust to life in the city. All of this is surely the 鈥榠cing鈥 on the proverbial 鈥榬etirement cake.鈥听
What is your favorite way to volunteer for 91传媒?听
I was asked to be on the Forever Buffs NY Board to promote culture for the sportier alums in the city. Specifically, I keep an eye out for productions that highlight and involve our alumni. These events can take place on large or small stages, or in the pit of a Broadway show. I also love to help Scott Snyderman at our Judy Z鈥檚 Watch Parties!听
Where is your favorite spot to go to in Boulder either on or off campus?听
I believe at one point Boulder was known as 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Foodiest Town.鈥 Many of my favorite eateries (The Dark Horse, for one) are no longer around, but my 鈥榝avorite spot鈥 had to be wherever I met up with my colleagues for a great meal and conversation. I would be remiss if I didn鈥檛 also mention the Rocky Mountains 鈥 ideal for a hike in the hills.听
How else do you give back to your community?听听
I am on the board of , a non-profit organization based in NYC. Our mission is to promote the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy. We provide scholarships that grant talented musicians the opportunity to study abroad in Siena, thus making a lasting impact on their lives and cultivating a unique cultural exchange between Italy and the United States.听
What drew you to teach at CU?听听
91传媒鈥檚 College of Music has an incredible history of chamber music with the Pro Arte and Takacs Quartets. Being a chamber musician (I was with the Manhattan String Quartet for 23 years), I could not think of a better environment to teach and perform. In addition, I have always loved the mountains. I probably have every book written about Mt. Everest, K-2 and the North face of the Eiger.听