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Faculty Credentials : Fall 2007
School Of Music


1. Randy L Adams (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1983)
  • MM MUSIC -- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY(1984)
  • Performs on a regular basis with the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet orchestras.
2. Laura Kay Avery (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS MUSIC PERFORMANCE -- WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE(1994)
  • MM APPLIED MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1998)
  • DMA PERFORMANCE -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(2004)
3. James M Bankhead (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC COMPOSITE -- UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, LOGAN, UTAH(1969)
  • MA MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION -- CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, MOUNT PLEASANT, MICHIGAN(1981)
  • DMA INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING -- THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON, D.C.(1986)
  • Six years, Commander/Conductor of The United States Air Force Band, Washington, DC; 9 years as Deputy Commander/Assistant Conductor, The United States Air Force Band, Washington, DC.
  • Executive Director of Green Bay Symphony Orchestra.
  • Producer, Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, Green Bay, WI
  • Chairman, Music Department, California State University, Chico.
  • IN high demand as guest conductor and music clinician nationally and internationally.
4. John A Barnhill (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMUS MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION -- UNIV OF ROCHESTER(1977)
  • BM APPLIED MUSIC -- EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER(1977)
  • Principle Trombone wiht the Houston Symphony Orchestra for 30 years!
    Non-Complete Degrees
  • MM MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
5. A Wayne Barrett JR (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC EDUCATION -- SAMFORD UNIVERSITY(1979)
  • MCM CHURCH MUSIC CONDUCTING -- THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY(1982)
  • DMA CHORAL CONDUCTING -- THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA(1992)
  • Extensive experience with various church choirs. Skilled in all aspects of church music - performance and administration,
6. Brandon P Bell (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM PERCUSSION -- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, BALTIMORE, MD(2003)
  • MM MUSIC -- RICE UNIVERSITY(2005)
7. Lisa Burrell (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA(1993)
  • MM PERF & PED-ORCH INSTRUMENT -- NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • DMA PERFORMANCE -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(2002)
8. Rodney Marshall Cannon (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BME MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1968)
  • MA MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • PHD MUSIC EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(2002)
9. Patricia Card (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM CLARINET -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(1987)
  • MMUS PERFORMANCE (CLARINET) -- THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR(1988)
  • DMA PERFORMANCE -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(2002)
  • Principal clarinet of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra, Oklahoma City, OK Joel Levine, conductor (1997-2001)
  • Excellent experience with chamber ensembles and mixed ensembles both as a performer and teacher.
  • Performed at the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest 2004 (Washington D.C.) and 2008 (Kansas City)
10. Robin L Cobb (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1987)
  • MM APPLIED MUSIC -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1990)
11. Barbara Corbin (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1964)
  • MM APPLIED MUSIC -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1969)
12. John M Crabtree (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM BAND/ORCHESTRA -- SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • MM MUSIC -- LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • DMA MUSIC -- LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY(2007)
13. Kathryn L. Daniel (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMED MUSIC EDUCATION -- TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY(1975)
  • MM FLUTE -- THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA(1981)
  • Principal Flute, The US Navy Band, Washington DC, 10 ten years Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra Piccolo, The US Air Force Band, Washington DC for 2 national tours
  • • Kodály Certification Level II, 2004. Cal State University, Long Beach • Kodály Certification Level I, 2003. Cal State University, Long Beach • Orff Schulwerk Certification, Level I, 1994. University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Texas State Teaching Certificate Maryland State Teaching Certificate
  • • Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2004, 2005 • The Performer’s Certificate, Texas Tech University • Phi Kappa Phi • Alpha Lambda Delta • Graduated with High Honors, Texas Tech University • Pi Kappa Lambda
14. Robert Daniel (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMED MUSIC EDUCATION -- TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY(1973)
  • MM TUBA -- THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA(1976)
  • -Principal Tubist,The United States Air Force Band, Washington DC -Instructor Tuba and Euphonium, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA
  • The Performer's Certificate, Texas Tech University Pi Kappa Lambda
15. Marshall N Davies (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM PERFORMANCE & PEDAGOGY -- BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY(1990)
  • MM PIANO -- UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER(1992)
  • DMA PIANO -- UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER(1996)
16. Peggy A. Demers (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC: APPLIED -- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON(1981)
  • MM FRENCH HORN -- UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI(1984)
  • DMA MUSIC: PERFORMANCE -- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON(1993)
  • Guest artist/performer at the tri annual Sigma Alpha Iota International conference in Florida June 2006.
  • Houston Chamber orchestra member 2007
  • Member of the Festival dei due Mondi, Spoleto, Italy. 1991-98. This is an international opera and chamber music festival, members are choosen from competitve auditions throughout the world.
  • Artist in Resident at the Assisi Music Festival, Italy. 2003-2007.
  • Guest Artist at the International Horn Symposium 2001 in Western Michigan. June 7, 2001.
  • CD sound recording Thoughtful Wanderings. TO The Winters Sun, Alpine Horn performance Peggy DeMers. 2001
  • Texas Music Educators Convention Clinics: Feb. 2008: The Horn Pure and Simple Feb. 2006: The Directors Guide to the UIL Brass Chamber music List Feb. 2004: The No Excusses Chamber music list. Feb. 2003: The lesser known Gems of the Horn repertoire
17. Ellary A Draper (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC EDUCATION -- RIDER UNIVERSITY, PRINCETON, NJ(2005)
  • MM MUSIC THERAPY -- THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY(2007)
18. Deborah D Dunham (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, SEATTLE, WA(1982)
  • MFA MUSIC -- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS, VALENCIA, CA(1984)
    Non-Complete Degrees
  • DMA MUSIC -- RICE UNIVERSITY
19. David J Englert (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM COMPOSITION -- OBERLIN COLLEGE(1973)
  • MM COMPOSITION -- THE CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC(1976)
20. James C Franklin (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMED CHORAL MUSIC -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • MM CHORAL CONDUCTING -- RIDER UNIVERSITY, PRINCETON, NJ(2004)
  • Extensive experience with Junior and Senior High School music programs with the emphasis on Choral programs.
  • Engagements with professional choirs in Texas including Orpheus and the Dallas Bach Society
  • One of four or five delegates from Texas to attend the World Choral Symposium in Copenhagen, Denmark, 2008. This is the largest and most significant choral convention in the world.
  • One of three Americans and ten international candidates selected to participate in the conducting master class at the Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music in Kecskemet, Hungary. The course was taught by Peter Erdei, director of the institute and professor of choral conducting at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary.
  • Contracted by Lone Spring Arts in Dallas to conduct the choir on their latest CD 'The 12 Carols of Chrismtas.' The CD will be released in the Winter of 2008.
21. Nicole Franklin (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM APPLIED MUSIC -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • MM MUSIC -- RICE UNIVERSITY(2001)
22. Carlo V Frizzo (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA MUSIC/KEYBOARD STUDIES -- MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY, MURRAY, KY(2001)
  • MM MUSIC -- LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE, BATON ROUGE, LA(2006)
23. Andrew Ryan Gilchrist (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • MM MUSIC-CONDUCTING -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2007)
24. Joanna L Haas (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMA MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NORMAN, OK(1988)
  • MM MUSIC - VOICE -- UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NORMAN, OK(1992)
25. Trent William Hanna (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1992)
  • MM MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • DMA MUSIC -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(2003)
  • Won major international awards in compositions in Japan 2006. Several of his publications have been published. He has been invited/commissioned to write new music for prestegous events and organizations internationally. His teaching, especailly in the composition area, is exceptional.
26. Brian Paul Herrington (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- LAMAR UNIVERSITY(1998)
  • MM THEORY AND COMPOSITION -- UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE(2000)
    Degrees In Progress
  • PHD MUSIC -- ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC (LONDON, ENGLAND)
27. Allen Ross Hightower III (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BME MUSIC EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1989)
  • MM MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER(1990)
  • MM CONDUCTING -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1997)
  • DMA MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES(2000)
  • Accompanist for the Texas All State choir in 2007...a singular honor and amazing challenge.
  • His choir was selected to perform at the national conference of the American Choral Directors Association in Miami, FL in 2007. This honor reflects the high quality of work he does as a conductor and teacher.
  • In very high demand as a guest conductor/clinician nationally. He is regarded by his peers as one of the finest choral directors in the country.
  • He consistantly has one of the highest student ratings in the School of Music. His teaching is exceptional as reflected in his student evaluations and peer evaluations.
  • Dr. Hightower's work with the Masterworks Choral of Houston has been cited as one of the best community choral groups in the region. He was selected for this important possion because of his extensive knowledge of repertorie and outstanding conducting skills.
28. Spring E Hill (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BME MUSIC EDUCATION -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1978)
  • MM MUSIC -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1980)
29. Henry E Howey (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMUS MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN(1965)
  • MMUS MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN(1965)
  • DMA MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA(1971)
  • I am an expert in digital notation and assistance in pedagogy.
30. John James Johnson JR (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS EDUCATION -- NORTH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY(1978)
  • MA MUSIC THERAPY -- TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY(1982)
31. Sandra L Johnson (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC: PERFORMANCE -- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON(1989)
  • MM APPLIED MUSIC -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1992)
32. Barbara N Kenley (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC PERFORMANCE -- HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY(1997)
  • MM VOICE -- UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER(2000)
33. Kyle Douglas Kindred (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC THEORY-COMP/KEYBOARD -- WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • MM MUSIC -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(2002)
  • DMA MUSIC -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(2004)
  • Acceptance of Original Composition Inundacion to SCI National Conference, Feb. 2008. Winner, Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium Crumb Commissions, 2004. First Prize, Voices of Change Russell Horn Young Composers Competition, 2003 Finalist, Texas Revue Talent Search, 2002. Grand Prize, National Federation of Music Clubs Composition Contest, 2001. Winner, Claude T. Smith Memorial Composition Contest, 2001. Jeffrey Womack Endowed Presidential Scholarship, 2000. National Bandmasters Association First Bienniel Young Composer Mentor Project, 2000. Theodore Presser Foundation Scholarship, 2000.
34. Mary Kay Lake (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY(1972)
  • MA MUSIC -- THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY(1976)
  • Member, Governor's Council, Texoma Region National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS); Member, Board of Control, Texoma Region NATS; Treasurer/Registrar, Texoma Region, NATS, 2007 - present Soloist, Guest Artist Series, Texoma Region NATS Conference, 1994, 2007; Soloist, Houston Masterworks Chorus; Soloist Texas Music Teachers Association Convention, 2006; Soloist, National Flute Convention, 2005; Soloist,Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra Adjudicator, Texoma Region NATS Student Auditions, High School and Collegiate Level; Adjudicator, UIL Solo and Ensemble Regional Auditions; Adjudicator, Greater Houston NATS Student Auditions, High School and Collegiate level
35. John W Lane (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • MM PERFORMANCE -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(2004)
  • ABD at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music - DMA in Percussion. Should complete all requirements by summer 2009.
  • Featured Guest Artist - Hokuto International Music Festival in Japan
  • Article Publication in 21st-Century Music, an on-line scholarly journal.
  • Selected to give a lecture/recital and perform an original composition on the "Focus Day for New Music" at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention - 2008.
  • Composition, "Sparrow Song," to be published in Notations 21 (Mark Batty Publishers, NY, 2008).
  • Featured composer/performer at the Loeffler New Music Symposium at Chico State University in Chico, CA.
  • Performed Clinics and Masterclasses at: Stephen F. Austin State University, Mississippi State University, Southern Oregon University, Chico State University, and various high school music programs in Texas.
  • Performed Clinics and Masterclasses at: Stephen F. Austin State University, Mississippi State University, Southern Oregon University, Chico State University, and various high school music programs in Texas.
    Degrees In Progress
  • DMA PERFORMANCE -- CINCINNATI COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
36. Chi Wai Liu (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • MM MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2008)
37. William Matthew Mc Inturf (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMUS MUSIC THEORY -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(1976)
  • MM COMPOSITION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1983)
  • Conducting 24+
  • All Level Texas Teaching Certificate, 1977
  • President, 2006, Texas Bandmasters Association
  • Texas Music Educators Association, 2000
  • College Band Directors National Association, southwestern Regional Convention, 2001
  • Texas Music Educators Association, Selected to perform 2009
    Non-Complete Degrees
  • DMA CONDUCTING -- UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
38. Seth Thomas Mcadow (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUS-MUSIC PERFORMANCE -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2003)
  • MM WIND & PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS -- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY(2004)
39. Chris C. Michel (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM APPLIED MUSIC -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • MM MUSIC -- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY(1994)
  • Regional Auditions Chair, Texoma Region, National Association of Teachers of Singing, May 2007-Present
  • Member, Texoma Regional Governor’s Council, May 2007-Present National Association of Teacher of Singing
  • Member, Texoma Regional Board of Control, May 2004-Present National Association of Teacher of Singing
  • Secretary, Greater Houston Chapter, March 2002-2004 National Association of Teacher of Singing
  • Vice President for Workshops, Greater Houston Chapter, March 2001-2002 National Association of Teacher of Singing
    Non-Complete Degrees
  • DMA MUSIC -- THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
40. Karen Epps Miller (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BME MUSIC EDUCATION -- OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY(1989)
  • MM MUSIC THERAPY/THERAPIST -- FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • MM MUSIC THERAPY -- FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
41. Sheryl K Murphy-manley (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMED MUSIC EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1985)
  • MM MUSIC-CONDUCTING -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1987)
  • PHD MUSICOLOGY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1996)
  • Musicology 24+
  • • A Concise and Friendly Guide to Music History. 2nd edition. Mason, Ohio: Thomson Custom Publishing, 2006. ISBN 0-759-38927-6 (1st edition, 2004, ISBN 0-759-34372-1) • “Gianfrancesco de Majo (1732-1770): A Case of a Forgotten Eighteenth Century Composer.” South Central Music Bulletin II/1 (Fall 2003): 6-12. • “American Composers: Howard Hanson, Charles Ives, Newton Strandberg, Aaron Copland, Morton Gould.” New York: published and distributed by the New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble, Spring 2003. This was a refereed contribution, subjected to rigorous editorial review, for the Symphony’s catalog of performance events. • Revised article and created sacred-music work-list for: “Gian Francesco de Majo (1732-1770).” The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, ed. Stanley Sadie. London and New York: W. W. Norton, 2001.
42. Dawn Marie Padula (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA COMMUNICATION STUDIES/SPEECH COMMUNICATION AND RHE -- TRINITY UNIVERSITY(1997)
  • BM PERFORMANCE -- TRINITY UNIVERSITY, SAN ANTONIO, TX(1997)
  • MM MESSO -- MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC(1999)
  • DMA PERFORMANCE -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(2004)
  • Music, Voice, Vocal Pedagogy, Opera, Music Literature 24+
  • Professional Opera Career with performances at Opera America rated houses such as Houston Grand Opera, Amarillo Opera, and Opera in the Heights. Professional Concert Experiences as Soloist with The Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Woodlands Symphony, the Houston Masterworks Chorus, the Symphony North of Houston, the Houston Chamber Choir, the Bay Area Chorus, the Black Note Ensemble, the Foundation for Modern Music, and CANTARE Houston.
  • Presentation of original Vocal Pedagogy research entitled, "Discovering a Language of Communication between Female Voice Teachers and Male Students Regarding Instruction in Registration Negotiation and Passaggio" at the Voice Foundation Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, and the 50th Anniversary National Conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
  • Adjudicator at the State-level UIL Annual Competition, the Classical Singer National Voice Competition's Regional Qualifying Round, and both the Regional and Local Auditions of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
43. Daniel Merrill Pfannstiel (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2005)
44. Scott Phillips (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA MUSIC -- DEPAUL UNIVERSITY(1993)
  • BM MUSIC PERFORMANCE -- DEPAUL UNIVERSITY(1993)
  • MM MUSIC -- RICE UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • Freelance bassoonist in Southeast Texas, including performances with Houston Symphony Orchestra, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Symphony of Southeast Texas (Beaumont), Houston Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra X, Houston Bach Society, Houston Masterworks Chorus, and others.
45. Scott D Plugge (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM SAXOPHONE -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1984)
  • MM MUSIC PERFORMANCE -- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY(1985)
  • DM MUSIC PERFORMANCE -- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • Saxophonist, "on call," with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. 1989-present.
  • Saxophonist, "on call," with the Houston Grand Opera. 2005-present.
  • International saxophone guest artist at the "Yantai International Winds Art Festival." 2004-2005
  • Two professionally released CD's with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as principal saxophonist. 2006-2007
  • Featured soloist on "America's Millennium Tribute to Adophle Sax, Volume IX." 2000.
  • Who's Who in America. 2003-2005.
  • Who's Who in Europe. 2005.
  • Who's Who in Education. 2005-2007.
  • Special Recognition Award, for Oustanding Contributions, College of Arts and Sciences, Sam Houston State University. 2001-2002.
46. Cynthia Rubin (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMUS PERFORMANCE (VIOLIN) -- THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - ANN ARBOR(1982)
  • MMUS PERFORMANCE (VIOLIN) -- THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - ANN ARBOR(1984)
47. Sergio H Ruiz (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CLARA(1991)
  • MM PIANO -- CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC(1996)
  • DMA MUSIC -- RICE UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • Music 24+
  • Wagoner Fellowship; allowed me to study in Barcelona Spain with Alicia Delarrocha. Alicia Delarrocha is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. In addition to private classes with Delarrocha, I researched original music composition manuscripts for the preparation of an edition of the chamber music of Spanish composer Enrique Granados.
  • Chamber Music of Enrique Granados; Publishing house: Editorial de Música Boileau in Barcelona, Spain. Manuscript project completion date: October 2008
  • Students have won local, state, and national piano competitions • Yanira Soria—1st prize Crescendo Music Competition— Yanira was 1 of 30 competitors selected to compete at this national piano contest. After a 2-day competition, Ms. Soria won first place, resulting in a $2000 prize. o Chi Wai Liu—  1st prize winner Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA) 2006 and 2007-- local and district Piano Contest-- TMTA is Texas’ largest piano organizations with approximately 16,000 students enrolled.  3rd prize Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA) 2006 State Piano Contest—Collegiate Division • Very important win at the TMTA State Convention—After competing at the local and district levels, Chi Wai took 3rd place of 15 state finalists
  • Selected International Piano Performaces • Auditorio Jorge Ibargüengoitia, Forum Cultural Guanajuato, León México, May 17, 2007. • Auditorio Las Cámaras, Quito, Ecuador, November 2002 By invitation of the Director of the conservatory. • Auditorio Franz Liszt, Conservatorio Franz Liszt, Quito, Ecuador, May 20, 2002
  • Selected National Piano Performances • Autumn Artist Festival, Bay Area Music Teachers Association, Baytown, Texas, October 19, 2007 Selected nationally from artists in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and part of a 3-day festival. •Westside Houston Piano Recital Series, Houston Community College, Houston, Texas, November 13, 2005 o Recorded live and presented on Cable Television. I was invited to perform on this series, which invites 2 artists selected nationally every year. • Broadcast performance, Television Cablecast on Houston Mediasource, TimeWarner Cable Channel 17, TVMAX Channel 95, and Cebridge Channel 98. Concert was recorded live from Nov. 13 concert, Dec. 17 and 26, 2005 • Live Radio Interview and mini-concert, KUHF 88.7 The Front Row with Dean Dalton, Houston, TX, May 2004 o KUHF is the local affiliate of National Public Radio. Was asked to do this interview as part of the Westside Houston Piano Series.
  • Conducting Performances • Musical Director and Conductor, The Sound of Music by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Theatre of the Big Bend, Kokernot Outdoor Theatre, Alpine, Texas, ten performances, July-August 2004 • Musical Director and Conductor, Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Theatre of the Big Bend, Kokernot Outdoor Theatre, Alpine, Texas, fourteen performances, July-August 2003 • Musical Director and Conductor, Company by Stephen Sondheim, Sul Ross State University Department of Fine Arts, 6 performances, January 2003
  • San José State University, San Jose, California, 1994 California Teaching Credential in Secondary Education in Music
48. Livia Ilonka Rus-edery (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM PERFORMANCE -- OBERLIN COLLEGE(2000)
  • MM ACCOMPANYING & CHAMBER MUSIC -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(2002)
  • DMA PERFORMANCE -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(2008)
  • Performed her Carnegie Hall (New York City) debute in June, 2008. She has been invited back to perform in that prestegous concert hall in 2009. This is one of the most important opportunities afforded to performing musicians.
  • Because of her excelletnt teaching and performing achievements, she was successful in competing for and winning the Tenure Track position within the School of Music. Her tenure appointment begins in Fall Semester 2008.
49. Daniel Saenz (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM VIOLON CELLO -- UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER(1996)
  • MM MUSIC -- RICE UNIVERSITY(2001)
50. Naomi Shibatani (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- OBERLIN COLLEGE(1993)
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- OBERLIN COLLEGE(1993)
  • MM PIANO -- INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON, IL(1996)
    Degrees In Progress
  • DMA PIANO -- RICE UNIVERSITY
51. Carol Smith (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BME MUSIC EDUCATION -- TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY(1966)
  • MMED MUSIC EDUCATION -- TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY(1971)
  • PHD EDUCATIONAL ADMIN. -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1994)
  • International Who's Who in Music International PMA Orpheus Award Citation of Leadership and Merit - American String Teachers Assoc SHSU Faculty Achievement Award-Service COAS Faculty Achievement AWard NEH- Harvard Univ.-Beethoven Studies
  • Conducting Studies: Harvard, Yale, University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Wisconsin-Madison, Texas-Austin, North Texas, Oklahoma-Norman, Manhattan School of Music and Tanglewood, Aspen, Interlochen and Marlboro Festivals & the American Institute of Musical Studies, Graz, Austria Studies: Herford, Solti, Mueller, Slatkin, Melkus, Eberhardt, Shaw, Applebaum, Green, Roller, Henson Conducting Tours: Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, England, Republic of China Associate Dean - SHSU COAS (5) Associate Chair - SHSU School of Music (8) Founder-Artistic Director - Huntsville Youth Orchestra Guest Conducting: 9 European countries & 27 states, Vienna Academy of Music
  • American String Teachers Association-Texas - President, Vice-President, Secretary American String Teachers Association-National - Secretary Music Teachers National Association - National Pedagogy Committee Conn-Selmer Instruments-Artist Clinician in Pedagogy and Conducting
  • Texas Professional Teaching Certificate for All-Level Music
52. Alfredo Velez III (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BME MUSIC EDUCATION -- ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY(1980)
  • MMED MUSIC EDUCATION -- ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY(1981)
  • Music 24+
53. Steve Warkentin (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM PERFORMANCE -- UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO(1986)
  • MM MUSIC -- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY(1988)
54. Anne Heath Welch (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM VOICE -- CENTARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA, SHREVEPORT, LA(1975)
  • MM APPLIED MUSIC -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1978)
55. Jay Kevin Whatley (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1997)
  • MM MUSIC-MUSIC PERFORMANCE -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • DMA ORGAN -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (NON-COMPLETION)(2010)
56. Linda Joan Wiley (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMED MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1975)
  • MA MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • PHD ADULT & EXTENSION EDUCATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1986)

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