Department of Music

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Chair: J. Warren Casey, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor:

Jeffrey T. Hopper, Ph.D.

Professors:

J. Warren Casey, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Music Education
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 Bands and Orchestra

Assistant Professors:

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

Instructor:

Lisbeth Jones, M.M.

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.