Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on September 04, 1946)

Happy Birthday, Dean Blocker! You're hitting all the right keys in life's composition—leading Yale School of Music with grace since 1995 and masterfully juggling roles as Professor of Piano and Adjunct Professor of Management. Clearly, multitasking is your forte!

Let's raise a joyful crescendo to another fantastic year filled with applause-worthy performances, inspired lectures, expertly orchestrated management advice—and possibly fewer emails (we can dream!). May your birthday melody be forever timeless—not just allegro but always molto divertente.

Here's wishing you continued harmony and laughter for years to come. Happy Birthday—the scale has tipped decidedly in your favor today!