DEPARTMENT OF
MUSIC
Academic Program
Emory & Henry College offers a quality music curriculum in
combination with a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Classes,
ensembles, performances and private lessons offer musical
experiences for majors and non-majors alike, and a talented
and dedicated music faculty ensures personal attention to each
individual student’s musical growth. The music department seeks
to provide opportunities for students to grow into independent,
informed and creative musicians who will serve as advocates for
our art in and out of the music profession. Our graduates have
gone on to great success as professional performers and teachers
at all levels. Because music is an integral part of the social fabric
of the E&H community, we hope that you will join us and make
music a part of your E&H experience.
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Stadium Band
Brass Ensemble
Trumpet Ensemble
Brass Quintet
Jazz Ensemble
Woodwind Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Any student taking private lessons in voice, piano, organ,
guitar, brass, strings, percussion or woodwinds is eligible, at
the discretion of the instructor, to participate in monthly Music
Degree Program
Hour Performances. An annual Music Department Honors Recital
Whether you are interested in attending graduate school in
involves student performers, selected by the music faculty, who
music or beginning a career as a public school music teacher, a
exhibit high levels of musicianship
major in music at Emory & Henry
and artistry. Internationally and
can lead you toward those goals
nationally known guest artists hosted
The
music
department
seeks
to
with a specialization in any of the
on campus through the E&H Arts
provide opportunities for students to
following areas:
Series provide students a chance to
grow into independent, informed and
hear and experience performers at the
• B.A. in Music
creative musicians who will serve as
top of their profession.
• B.A. in Music-Performance
advocates
for
our
art
in
and
out
of
the
(piano, voice and brass)
music profession.
Facilities
• B.A. in Music-Teacher
The Music Department is housed in
Preparation (vocal, choral and
Byars Hall. Faculty studios, practice
instrumental, K-12)
rooms with a number of upright and grand pianos, a choral
rehearsal hall, and an instrumental rehearsal hall are located
A minor in music is also available to those who wish to major
on the new addition/renovation of the ground floor. On the first
in another area but are interested in studying music beyond the
floor, a music technology classroom consists of 13 digital, MIDIfundamental, introductory level.
capable keyboards and Macintosh computer stations. State-ofthe-art notation, eartraining, and recording/editing software are
Music Performances
installed in this lab.
Opportunities to make music on and off campus are
The Memorial Chapel is the Music Department’s primary
available to everyone at Emory & Henry. Our performing
performance space. Its beautiful sanctuary provides an excellent
ensembles have achieved a reputation for excellence throughout
venue for student/faculty recitals, choral/brass ensemble
the region, frequently touring nationally and internationally.
performances and guest artists. A Steinway “D” grand piano
Participation in any of the following ensembles is possible with
is located in the sanctuary, a memorial gift from the family of
permission of the director:
Margaret Gatherum Smith (E&H ’71). Memorial Chapel also
houses a 24-rank pipe organ, completed by Randall Dyer in
• Concert Choir
January 1997.
• Festival Choir
The McGlothlin Center for the Arts is currently under
• Small Choral Ensembles (Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus,
construction for the College. This new space will include a
Chamber Singers)
professional music venue for use by guest artists, faculty and
• Opera Workshop
student music performances.
Music Courses
Music Department courses involve critical examination
of the language, ideas and contexts of various types of music,
providing the E&H student with a foundation for making informed
musical judgments. Whether you intend to become a performer
or increase your enjoyment as an audience member, there are
courses in the music department that will guide you toward your
goals. Music history, music theory, and church music classes
are offered every year, as well as private lessons in a variety of
areas. Topical courses such as Lyric Diction, Piano Literature and
Pedagogy, Conducting, Jazz History, and others are offered on a
frequent basis.
Faculty
Department Chair
Matthew Frederick, [email protected]
D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin; M.M., Auburn
University; B.S., West Chester University. Professional interests:
Orchestral and Solo Trumpet Performance, Brass Pedagogy,
Chamber Music Coaching, and Research on Civil War Era Brass
Bands and Historic Brass Instruments
Christianne Roll, [email protected]
M.A., Teacher’s College-Columbia University, B.F.A., New York
University. Professional interests: Musical Theatre - History,
Performance, and Repertoire, Vocal Pedagogy, and Early
Childhood Musical Development
Robert Matthews, [email protected]
D.M.A. candidate, University of North Carolina at Greensboro;
M.M. and B.M., Appalachian State University. Professional
interests: Choral Works of Darius Milhaud, French and American
Choral Music, Vocal Pedagogy.
Lisa Withers, [email protected]
D.M.A., West Virginia University; M.M., University of Michigan;
B.A., Alderson-Broaddus College. Professional interests:
Research in American Women Composers for Piano (Amy Beach,
Ruth Crawford Seeger, Libby Larsen), Early 20th Century French
Piano Music, Humor in Piano Music, and Collaborative Piano
Adjunct Faculty instruct courses in Guitar, Woodwinds, Strings, Percussion, Organ, Church Music, and Music Education
Office of Admissions • Post Office Box 10 • Emory, Virginia 24327-0010
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