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:

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

Assistant Professors:

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

Instructors:

Laura Eads, 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:

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

Department of Music

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

• •  Music Major (MUS), BA

Bachelor of Music Education

• •  Music Education - Instrumental Major (MEIN), BME [Teacher Licensure]
• •  Music Education - Vocal Major (MEVC), BME [Teacher Licensure]

Non-Degree

• •  Music Minor
• •  Teaching Endorsement in Instrumental
• •  Teaching Endorsement in Vocal

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