2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Humanities Music, Art, and Worship 132 Cedarville University 2009–10 Music, Art, and Worship Co-Curricular Opportunities All students are invited to audition for the numerous choral and instrumental ensembles that perform in many different venues throughout the academic year. Students may also participate in one of a growing number of small chamber music groups. Music education majors are required to participate in the collegiate chapter of MENC: The National Association for Music Education. This award-winning chapter offers many professional and service opportunities to its members. Career Opportunities Graduate and professional schools welcome Cedarville graduates. Careers pursued by graduates of this department include: • Art preparator • Music supervisor • College professor • Music therapist • Community arts manager • Performer • Composer/arranger • Recording studio technician • Graphic artist • Retail music salesperson • Illustrator • School teacher (elementary • Instrument salesperson and secondary Christian • Minister of music or public schools) • Music editor • Studio artist • Music librarian • Studio teacher Faculty Beth Cram Porter , Chair. Associate Professor of Vocal Music. Education: B.M., Baylor University, 1984; M.A., Western Carolina University, 1996; voice student of Joyce Farwell. At Cedarville since 1997. Connie Anderson , Assistant Professor of Music. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1973; M.M., Wright State University, 1994. At Cedarville since 1999. Lyle Anderson , Professor of Music. Education: B.M.E., Cedarville University, 1970; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1971; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1977. At Cedarville since 1970. Terry Chamberlain , Associate Professor of Art. Education: B.S., Bob Jones University, 1970; M.A., Bob Jones University, 1972. At Cedarville since 1996. Charles Clevenger , Professor of Music. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1974; piano student of Imogene Darling, Laurence Morton, Raymond Dudley, and Richard Morris; M.M., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 1976; D.M.A., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 1985. At Cedarville since 1982. Bruce Curlette , Professor of Music. Education: B.S., Jacksonville State University, 1979; M.M., Eastman School of Music, 1981; clarinet student of D. Stanley Hasty; D.M.A., The Ohio State University, 1991; clarinet student of James M. Pyne. At Cedarville since 2001. Michael DiCuirci , Professor of Music. Education: B.M., University of Michigan, 1971; euphonium/ trombone student of Fred Snyder, Abe Torchinsky, and Glenn Smith; M.M., University of Michigan, 1977. At Cedarville since 1979. Taylor Ferranti , Associate Professor of Vocal Music. Education: B.M., Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, 1996; M.M., Boston Conservatory, 1999; D.M.A., Louisiana State University, 2004; voice student of Stephen F. Austin and Cornelius L. Reid. At Cedarville since 2004. Timothy Frame , Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. Education: B.A., Morehead State University. At Cedarville since 2003. Aaron Gosser , Assistant Professor of Studio Art. Education: B.A., Goshen College, 2002. At Cedarville since 2005. Austin Jaquith, Assistant professor of Music Theory and Composition. Education: B.M., Cleveland Institute of Music, 2003; M.M., University of Houston, 2005; D.M.A., Indiana University, 2009. At Cedarville since 2009. Jun Kim , Assistant Professor of Music. Education: B.M, Peabody Institute of Music, 1997; M.M., Indiana University, 1998; Artist Diploma in Violin Performance, University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music, 2003. At Cedarville since 2006. James Mellick, Associate Professor of Studio Art. Education: B.A., Greenville College, 1969; M.F.A., Southern Illinois University, 1973. At Cedarville since 2008. Dylan Menges Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. Education: B.A. Columbus College of Art and Design, 1998. At Cedarville since 2009. John Mortensen , Professor of Piano. Education: B.M.A., University of Michigan, 1988; piano student of Anne Koscielny and Raymond Hanson; M.M., University of Maryland, 1990; D.M.A., University of Maryland, 1994. At Cedarville since 1995. Roger O’Neel , Associate Professor of Church Music. Education: B.M., Ouachita Baptist University, 1985; M.M. Choral Conducting, Southern Methodist University, 1987; M.M. Music Theory, Southern Methodist University, 1988; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1996. At Cedarville since 2002. Charles Pagnard , Professor of Music. Education: B.M., Bowling Green State University, 1970; trumpet student of Sidney Mear, Richard Jones, Edwin Betts, and Ettore Chiudioni; M.M., Eastman School of Music, 1976; graduate study, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 1984. At Cedarville since 1977. Mark Spencer , Associate Professor of Vocal Music. Education: B.A., Judson College, 1981; M.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984; D.M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1992; voice student of Jack Coldiron. At Cedarville since 1993. Daniel Sternsher , Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1989; M.Ed., Bowling Green State University–College of Technology, 1998. At Cedarville since 2001. Steven Winteregg , Dean: School of Humanities. Professor of Music. Education: B.M.E., University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music, 1974; M.M., Wright State University, 1979; D.M.A., The Ohio State University, 1987. At Cedarville since 2004. Sandra Yang, Assistant Professor of Music History, Education: B.A., University of California, Los Angles, 1971; M.A., U.C.L.A., 1992; Ph.D., U.C.L.A., 1997. At Cedarville since 2009. David Matson , Professor Emeritus of Music History. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1960; graduate study, State College of Iowa, 1962-63; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1968; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1978. At Cedarville since 1965. Adjunct Faculty • Lori Akins, flute • Lisa Grove, oboe • Judy Bede, piano pedagogy • Amy Hutchison, piano • Janelle Criner, voice • Chet Jenkins, saxophone • Sheridan Currie, viola • Greg Jones, guitar • Jackie Davis, harp • Michael LaMattina, • Mary Davis-Fetherston, cello percussion • Michael DiCuirci, Jr., tuba and • Andrew Millat, trombone bass guitar • Andrew Millat, trombone • Trudy Faber, organ • Lawrence Pitzer, guitar • John Filbrun, guitar • Daniel Sachs, piano • Todd Fitter, horn • Bruce Grimes, sculpture, ceramics