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[[File:Moogseum.jpg|thumb|Moogseum]]
[[File:Moogseum.jpg|thumb|Moogseum]]
The '''Bob Moog Memorial Foundation''' was created after the death of [[Robert Moog|Dr. Robert Moog]] in 2005, and officially launched in August, 2006. His family established the foundation to honor the legacy of Moog "through its mission of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, history, science, and innovation." The foundation is an independent, donor-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with no formal affiliations with [[Moog Music| Moog Music, Inc.]] The foundation is located in Asheville, N.C., where Moog spent the last 25 years of his life.
The '''Bob Moog Memorial Foundation''' was created after the death of [[Robert Moog|Dr. Robert Moog]] in 2005, and officially launched in August 2006. His family established the foundation to honor the legacy of Moog "through its mission of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, history, science, and innovation." The foundation is an independent, donor-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with no formal affiliations with [[Moog Music| Moog Music, Inc.]] The foundation is located in Asheville, North Carolina, where Moog spent the last 25 years of his life.


The Bob Moog Foundation's projects include Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, which teaches the science of sound through the magic of music, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, an effort to preserve and protect Dr. Moog's extensive and historic archive and a museum named the "Moogseum," an innovative educational, historic, and cultural facility located in Asheville, North Carolina.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moogfoundation.org |title = INNOVATE, INSPIRE, IGNITE CREATIVITY. - The Bob Moog Foundation}}</ref> The Waves of Inspiration exhibit, a selection of pictures, documents and items from Bob Moog's archives, took place in August 2009 at the [[Museum of Making Music]].<ref>[https://archive.today/20120716091028/http://moogfoundation.org/2009/396/ "Bob’s Archives on Exhibit at Museum Of Making Music"], Bob Moog Foundation, Aug 2009</ref> A Minimoogseum was installed at the [[Orange Peel (venue)|Orange Peel]] in 2010 following a ribbon cutting ceremony by the [[Beastie Boys]].<ref>[http://moogfoundation.org/2010/beastie-boys-cut-the-ribbon-on-the-Minimoogseum "Beastie Boys Cut The Ribbon On The Minimoogseum"], Bob Moog Foundation, 2010</ref> The Moogseum was officially opened on August 15, 2019, with a multi-day ceremony in Asheville, NC including presentations by sonic pioneers [[Herb Deutsch]] and [[Larry Fast]], and interviews and performances by [[Patrick Moraz]] and [[Lisa Bella Donna]].
The Bob Moog Foundation's projects include Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, which teaches the science of sound through the magic of music, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, an effort to preserve and protect Dr. Moog's extensive and historic archive and a museum named the "Moogseum," an innovative educational, historic, and cultural facility located in Asheville, North Carolina.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moogfoundation.org |title = INNOVATE, INSPIRE, IGNITE CREATIVITY. - The Bob Moog Foundation}}</ref> The Waves of Inspiration exhibit, a selection of pictures, documents and items from Bob Moog's archives, took place in August 2009 at the [[Museum of Making Music]].<ref>[https://archive.today/20120716091028/http://moogfoundation.org/2009/396/ "Bob’s Archives on Exhibit at Museum Of Making Music"], Bob Moog Foundation, Aug 2009</ref> A Minimoogseum was installed at the [[Orange Peel (venue)|Orange Peel]] in 2010 following a ribbon cutting ceremony by the [[Beastie Boys]].<ref>[http://moogfoundation.org/2010/beastie-boys-cut-the-ribbon-on-the-Minimoogseum "Beastie Boys Cut The Ribbon On The Minimoogseum"], Bob Moog Foundation, 2010</ref> The Moogseum was officially opened on August 15, 2019, with a multi-day ceremony in Asheville, North Carolina, including presentations by sonic pioneers [[Herb Deutsch]] and [[Larry Fast]], and interviews and performances by [[Patrick Moraz]] and [[Lisa Bella Donna]].


Moog, an electrical engineer and American pioneer of electronic musical instruments like the [[Theremin]] and the [[Moog Synthesizer]], left an indelible mark on the music industry. His instruments have been included in recordings by [[Wendy Carlos]], [[Keith Emerson]], [[The Beatles]], [[The Beach Boys]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Yes (band)|Yes]] and a host of others.
Moog, an electrical engineer and American pioneer of electronic musical instruments like the [[Theremin]] and the [[Moog Synthesizer]], left an indelible mark on the music industry. His instruments have been included in recordings by [[Wendy Carlos]], [[Keith Emerson]], [[The Beatles]], [[The Beach Boys]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Yes (band)|Yes]] and a host of others.
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== External links==
== External links==
* [http://www.moogfoundation.org/ Bob Moog Memorial Foundation for Electronic Music]
* [https://moogfoundation.org/ Bob Moog Memorial Foundation for Electronic Music]
*[https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/michelle-moog-koussa NAMM Oral History Interview with Michelle Moog-Koussa] August 28, 2009
*[https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/michelle-moog-koussa NAMM Oral History Interview with Michelle Moog-Koussa] August 28, 2009


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[[Category:2006 establishments in North Carolina]]
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Latest revision as of 06:12, 17 May 2024

Bob Moog Foundation
Founded2006
FounderFamily of Robert Moog
Type501(c)(3)
Location
  • Asheville, North Carolina
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Michelle Moog-Koussa, David Mash
Websitemoogfoundation.org
Moogseum

The Bob Moog Memorial Foundation was created after the death of Dr. Robert Moog in 2005, and officially launched in August 2006. His family established the foundation to honor the legacy of Moog "through its mission of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, history, science, and innovation." The foundation is an independent, donor-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with no formal affiliations with Moog Music, Inc. The foundation is located in Asheville, North Carolina, where Moog spent the last 25 years of his life.

The Bob Moog Foundation's projects include Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, which teaches the science of sound through the magic of music, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, an effort to preserve and protect Dr. Moog's extensive and historic archive and a museum named the "Moogseum," an innovative educational, historic, and cultural facility located in Asheville, North Carolina.[1] The Waves of Inspiration exhibit, a selection of pictures, documents and items from Bob Moog's archives, took place in August 2009 at the Museum of Making Music.[2] A Minimoogseum was installed at the Orange Peel in 2010 following a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Beastie Boys.[3] The Moogseum was officially opened on August 15, 2019, with a multi-day ceremony in Asheville, North Carolina, including presentations by sonic pioneers Herb Deutsch and Larry Fast, and interviews and performances by Patrick Moraz and Lisa Bella Donna.

Moog, an electrical engineer and American pioneer of electronic musical instruments like the Theremin and the Moog Synthesizer, left an indelible mark on the music industry. His instruments have been included in recordings by Wendy Carlos, Keith Emerson, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Yes and a host of others.

Board of directors[edit]

  • Executive Director: Michelle Moog-Koussa
  • President: David Mash
  • Treasurer: Terrence VanArkel
  • Vice President and Secretary: Daniel Liston Keller
  • Jerry Kovarsky
  • Marc Willis
  • Henry Panion, III
  • Marcus Ryle
  • Sally Sparks
  • Yvonne Spicer
  • Michael Whalen
  • Chris Halaby

[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "INNOVATE, INSPIRE, IGNITE CREATIVITY. - The Bob Moog Foundation".
  2. ^ "Bob’s Archives on Exhibit at Museum Of Making Music", Bob Moog Foundation, Aug 2009
  3. ^ "Beastie Boys Cut The Ribbon On The Minimoogseum", Bob Moog Foundation, 2010
  4. ^ "Bob Moog Foundation Board of Directors".

External links[edit]

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