Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. James Feldman
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. James Feldman Marker
Professor of Music Theory 1975 - 2008
James Feldman was a professor of theory in the conservatory of music from 1975 to 2008, his sprawling intellect and sharp wit inspired several generations of conservatory students in their foundational theory studies and beyond, his classroom lectures blended rigor and humor, as well as an uncanny ability to relate music theory to a multitude of other subjects. In addition to teaching music theory, Feldman developed opera and aesthetics courses for liberal arts student's and served as a volunteer accompanist for many lessons, juries, and performances, Feldman chaired the Dayton C. Miller Honor Society for many years and was a member of the Honors Program Committee and the Riemenschneider Bach Institute Advisory Board. A co-recipient of the Bechberger Award for Human Development in 1981, he was committed to valuing students in all stages of their learning.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 41° 22.472′ N, 81° 51.048′ W. Marker is in Berea, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is at the intersection of Beech
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles "Charlie" Burke (here, next to this marker); Marcia M. French '63 (here, next to this marker); David "Dave" Demmerle (here, next to this marker); Jerry Jarrett (here, next to this marker); John T. "Jack" Amy (here, next to this marker); Dr. Warren Scharf (here, next to this marker); Stephen W. Boesel (here, next to this marker); Dr. Georgia "Jo" Swanson (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Dr. James Feldman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
