1967 - Ramon Kireilis succeeds Ralph Strouf at the University of Denver

In 1967, Ralph Strouf resigned from the University of Denver for a new position at the new Metropolitan State College in Denver. That summer, Ramon Kireilis, having just finished his doctorate at the University of Michigan, was invited to interview for the open position during the 1967 National Clarinet Clinic. The DU School of Music administration wanted their prospective clarinet professor to know about this successful national clinic so it could be continued in coming years.