Department of Music

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Chair: Kelly Neill, D.M.A.

Distinguished Professor:

Jeffrey T. Hopper, Ph.D.

Professors:

J. Warren Casey, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities/Dean of the Honors College
Clifton L. Ganus III, D.M.A.
Director of Choral Activities
Arthur L. Shearin, D.M.A.

Associate Professors:

Scott Carrell, D.M.A.
Coordinator of Piano Studies
Michael Chance, D.M.A.
Director of Instrumental Activities

Assistant Professors:

Cynthia T. Carrell, D.M.A.
Charles V. Hicks, M.S.E.
     Director of Belles & Beaux and Good News Singers
Kelly Neill, D.M.A.
     Director of Concert Choir
Wesley Parker, D.M.
      Director of Athletic Bands

Instructors:

Lisbeth Jones, M.M.
Susan Shirel, M.A.

The mission of the Department of Music is to provide a quality education in music within a Christian environment.

Departmental goals are to:

Prepare students for teaching careers and graduate study in music;
Provide applied instruction and performance opportunities;
Provide for the University community the enrichment afforded by musical experiences from a variety of styles and genres; and
Prepare students for a well-rounded life in which professional music careers and Christian ethics are integrated.