<b>Schuyler G. Chapin '40, 1923-2009</b>
We are saddened to report that the life of a dedicated Millbrook alumnus and renowned patron of the arts has come to an end. Schuyler G. Chapin died at his home on March 7 at the age of 86. He had been a huge figure in New York City arts for most of his life having held several distinguished positions including cultural affairs commissioner of New York City, dean of the School of the Arts at Columbia University, general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, vice president of Lincoln Center, vice president of Columbia Records, and a member of Broadway’s Tony Awards Nominating Committee and of President Reagan’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Among many distinctions, Schuyler was the recipient of six honorary doctoral degrees and three Emmy Awards; in addition, his two books, Musical Chairs and Leonard Bernstein: Notes from a Friend, are part of the Flagler Library’s alumni collection at Millbrook.
In his interview for Millbrook’s 75th Anniversary film Down School Road, Schuyler admits to having discovered his passion for music while a student at Millbrook under the mentorship of former faculty member Nat Abbott. He returned to Millbrook frequently, especially while his two sons, Ted ’68 and Hank ’66, as well as his granddaughter, Zoe ’03, were students here, and he was one of a few alumni who spoke at the 1991 memorial service of his beloved friend, Founding Headmaster Edward Pulling. Schuyler was very proud that he was the head of one of only a handful of three-generation Millbrook families.
Our thoughts are with his wife, Catia, his four sons, Hank, Ted, Sam and Miles, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A better friend to Millbrook will not soon be found.
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In his interview for Millbrook’s 75th Anniversary film Down School Road, Schuyler admits to having discovered his passion for music while a student at Millbrook under the mentorship of former faculty member Nat Abbott. He returned to Millbrook frequently, especially while his two sons, Ted ’68 and Hank ’66, as well as his granddaughter, Zoe ’03, were students here, and he was one of a few alumni who spoke at the 1991 memorial service of his beloved friend, Founding Headmaster Edward Pulling. Schuyler was very proud that he was the head of one of only a handful of three-generation Millbrook families.
Our thoughts are with his wife, Catia, his four sons, Hank, Ted, Sam and Miles, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A better friend to Millbrook will not soon be found.
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