You are warmly invited to a memorial tribute honoring the musical life and work of Elam Ray Sprenkle (BM ’70, MM ’71, DMA ’79, Composition), Conservatory alumnus, longtime faculty member, and recipient of the 2012 Peabody Alumni Achievement Award. Ray passed away on November 11 at the age of 77, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as a composer, educator, and mentor.
Memorial Details
The family has asked that gifts be directed to the Ray Sprenkle Memorial Fund. Contributions may be made online by credit card or by sending a check to:Peabody Development Office1 E. Mount Vernon PlaceBaltimore, MD 21202
We hope you will join us in celebrating Ray Sprenkle’s extraordinary musical life and enduring influence on generations of Peabody musicians.
Event DateThursday, January 8, 2026Start Time: 4:00pm EST
1 E. Mount Vernon PlaceGriswold HallBaltimore, MD 21202
ContactPeabody Institute of Johns Hopkins UniversityTalia TitusSr. Associate Director of Alumni Relations6672086557ttitus3@jh.edu
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The Ray Sprenkle Memorial Fund honors the legacy of Dr. Ray Sprenkle (1945-2025). Gifts to the fund will celebrate his contributions to Peabody and support future generations of musicians.
