2012-2013 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 141 2012–13 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Music and Worship | College of Arts and Sciences Technical Resources The department of music and worship relies heavily on the use of technology to accomplish its educational objectives. Music students will spend time in a state-of-the-art music computer/ synthesizer lab that allows them to practice ear training, produce printed musical scores, and complete fully orchestrated compositions. Cocurricular 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 the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). 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: • College professor • Performer • Community arts manager • Recording studio technician • Composer/arranger • Retail music salesperson • Instrument salesperson • School teacher (elementary • Minister of music and secondary Christian • Music editor or public schools) • Music librarian • Studio teacher • Music supervisor • Worship leader • Music therapist 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 Piano Pedagogy. 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. Patrick Anderson, Assistant Professor of Worship. Education: B.M., University of the Pacific, 2000; M.M., University of Southern California, 2004; D.M.A.(in progress), University of Southern California. At Cedarville since 2011. Charles Clevenger , Senior 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 , Senior Professor of Instrumental 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. 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. 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 Instrumental 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. Steven Winteregg , Associate Academic Vice President: College of Arts and Sciences. 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 Angeles, 1971; M.A., U.C.L.A., 1992; Ph.D., U.C.L.A., 1997. At Cedarville since 2009. Emeriti 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 • Andrew Millat, trombone • Judy Bede, piano pedagogy • Andrea Padgett, horn • Jim Cato, worship • Andra Padrichelli, cello • Sheridan Currie, viola • Lawrence Pitzer, guitar • Jackie Davis, harp • Crystal Stabenow, voice • John Filbrun, guitar • Kathleen Wilkins, music • Lisa Grove, oboe education • Amy Hutchison, piano • Chet Jenkins, saxophone • Jan LaForge, piano pedagogy • Michael LaMattina, percussion