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Ellen Bowen, a music educator and director with decades of experience in her field, directs major shows for Michigan’s Grosse Pointe Community Theatre. In the fall of 2017, she directed The Pirates of Penzance, and earlier in the year, she directed Fiddler on the Roof. For her work on The Pirates of Penzance, Ellen Bowen earned a Clarence Award for outstanding music direction. Ms. Bowen has also led music programs at several Michigan high schools. Among these, she oversaw the choral music program at Grosse Pointe South High School for 26 years, during which time the program achieved major milestones, including several National Show Choir titles. The school’s choir toured Europe regularly, giving students the opportunity to see the world. Ellen Bowen graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor of science in music and social studies and achieved her master's in music from Oakland University. She went on to study music technology at the University of Michigan.

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Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity Privileges and Responsibilities

As a music director at Grosse Pointe Community Theatre in Michigan, Ellen Bowen has earned multiple awards for her music direction for plays like Fiddler on the Roof and The Pirates of Penzance. Before she came to this role, Ellen Bowen studied music at several institutions of higher education, including Ball State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree and was part of the Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. Membership in Sigma Alpha Iota comes with many privileges and responsibilities. All members are encouraged to seek professional development opportunities through the fraternity and will have the support of the fraternity in doing so. They also have access to Sigma Alpha Iota events, such as Province Days and National Conventions, which provide the opportunity to connect with other members of the fraternity nationwide. The fraternity also enables its members to participate in scholarship and grant programs that can further their education and research in the world of music. Members must adhere to the fraternity’s standards at all times, however. They are expected to represent the organization positively, including in campus relationships. They are also expected to respect the authority of the organization’s officers and behave ethically in all contexts.

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A Look at the Who's Who Lifetime Achievers Program

Ellen Bowen has worked as a music director with Grosse Pointe Community Theatre since 2015. Over the course of her career, Ellen Bowen has enjoyed a number of achievements as both a musical director and educator. Her efforts were recently recognized with Who’s Who Lifetime Achievers honors. The Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievers program is an extension of the Who’s Who in America publication, which has provided reliable, in-depth biographical information on professionals in diverse fields for more than 115 years. Today, Lifetime Achievers honors are distributed to leaders engaged in virtually all industries throughout the United States and the world. The Who’s Who Lifetime Achievers program represents an innovative step forward for the storied print publication. The web-based registry provides users with immediate access to biographies and news regarding honorees who have achieved greatness in their lines of work over a significant period of time. The complete list of lifetime achievers can be found at whoswholifetimeachievers.com.