Appalachian State University

Hayes School of Music

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1039 State Farm Road
Boone,North Carolina 28608
828.262.3020
admissions@appstate.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Concentration in General Music) Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Concentration in Instrumental Music) Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Concentration in Choral Music) Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Concentration in Instrumental Performance) Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Concentration in Vocal Performance) Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Concentration in Sacred Music) Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Concentration in Composition and Theory) Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy Jazz Studies Certificate Program Music Minor Master of Music in Music Performance Master of Music Therapy Graduate Certificate in Music Theory, Pedagogy, Research, and Practice)

The Hayes School of Music prepares young musicians for professional lives as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, conductors, and music industry professionals, ensuring the next generation of musical leadership for the state, region, and nation. Noted for quality instruction by national and internationally recognized faculty musicians, the school offers four undergraduate degree programs and three graduate level programs.

Faculty Info:

Dr. Ira Abrams (Adjunct Instructor of Music Industry Studies), Janet Adams (Student Records), Dr. David Allen (Lecturer, Clarinet), Dr. Joseph L. Amaya (Professor of VoiceDr.), Hiu-Wah Au (Associate Professor of Music Theory), Dr. Nancy E. Bargerstock (Professor of Violin), Jacquelyn Bartlett (Adjunct Instructor of Harp), Dr. Jon Beebe (Professor of Bassoon), Lynn Beebe (Administrative Associate), Joby Bell (University Organist and Professor of Music Coordinator, Sacred Music curriculum), Rodney Berry (Adjunct Instructor of Music History and Jazz Studies), Brent Bingham (Arts Production Specialist Lecturer), Adam Booker (Assistant Professor of Double Bass), Dr. Gary Boye (Librarian), Douglas Brantz (Technology Support), David Brewer (Split Rail Records), Dr. Joe Brown (Assistant Professor of Trombone), Dr. Laura Brown (Music Therapy), Dr. Mélisse Brunet (Assistant Professor, Director of Orchestral Activities), Tom Byland (Music Library Manager), Jonathan Caison (Academic Advisor), Corinne Cassini (Adjunct Instructor of Alexander Technique), Dr. Alicia Chapman (Associate Professor of Oboe), Junie Cho (Lecturer of Collaborative Piano), Katurah Christenbury, MMT, MT-BC (Lecturer, Music Therapy), Laura Chu Stokes (Adjunct and CMS Faculty Hayes School of Music Piano Competition Director), Dr. Nicholas Cline (Lecturer of Music Theory and Composition), Lisa Combs, James G. Daugherty (Cannon Music Camp Director), Richard P. Dilling (Adjunct Instructor of Drum Set), James Douthit (Dean), Jill Eller (Music Cataloger), Dr. Robert J. Falvo (Professor, Percussion Area Coordinator), Mark Freed (Adjunct Instructor of Appalachian Music), Dr. Jason Gardner (Associate Director of Bands, Music Education, Marching Band), Dr. Soo Goh (Assistant Professor of Clarinet Music Performance Program Coordinator), Mary Gayle Greene (Lecturer of Voice), Dr. Andrew Hannon (Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory), Dr. Christina Hayes (Lecturer of Collaborative Piano), Dr. Steve Hopkins (Professor, Director of Choral Activities), Dr. Jay Jackson (Associate Dean), Dr. Douglas James (Professor of Guitar), Wendy Jarema (Executive Assistant to the Dean), Dr. Scott Kallestad (Professor of Saxophone), Dr. Eric Koontz (Associate Professor of Viola and Violin String Area Coordinator), Hollie Lacy (Accompanist), Dr. Linda Larson (Conductor of Appalachian Chorale), Dr. Christine Pollard Leist, MT-BC (Associate Professor of Music Therapy), Dr. Gennard Lombardozzi (Assistant Professor of Voice and Opera), Dr. Diana Loomer (Lecturer, Steely Pan Band), Dr. Victor N. Mansure (Music History Area Coordinator), Dr. Greg McCandless (Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition), Dr. Cathy McKinney, MT-BC (Professor Music Therapy Program Director), Dr. DaVaughn L. Miller (Director, Gospel Choir), Dr. Susan Mills (Music Education Program Director), Dr. René Carlos Ochoa (Adjunct Instructor of Musicology/Music History), Andy Page (Lecturer of Jazz Guitar), Don Peach (Adjunct Professor of Music Education), Don Peach (Adjunct Professor of Music Education), Dr. Julia Pedigo (Professor of Voice), Kelsey Philbrick (Adjunct - Violin), Priscilla Porterfield (Vocal Area Coordinator Director of Treble Choir), Molly Reid (Adjunct Professor of Theory and Collaborative Piano), Dr. Rodney Reynerson (Keyboard Area Coordinator, Professor of Piano), Dr. Shawn M Roberts (Adjunct Instructor of Percussion and African Music), Dr. Karen Robertson (Professor of Horn), Dr. John Ross (Associate Professor, Director of Bands), Dr. Lisa Runner (Associate Professor of Music Education), Emil Schlee (Registered & Certified Piano Technician - RPT, CPT), Dr. Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham (Professor of Flute Wind Area Coordinator), Dr. Melody Schwantes (Reid), MT-BC (Assistant Professor of Music Therapy), Dr. Laurie Semmes (Professor of Ethnomusicology), Dr. Bair Shagdaron (Professor of Piano), Dr. Reeves Shulstad (Associate Professor of Musicology), Mr. Greg Simmons (Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory), Dr. Susan Slingland (Staff Pianist and Graduate Faculty, Collaborative Piano), Dr. Rusty Smith (Visiting Professor of Trumpet), Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass (Professor of Music Theory), Dr. Nicole Sonbert (Director of the Community Music School), Dr. Meg Stohlmann (Assistant Professor Glee Club, Music Education, Voice Class), Dr. James Stokes, Jr. (Professor of Trumpet), Dr. Katherine Strand (Dottie Sink Sykes Distinguished Professor of Music Education), Cynthia Tate, MMT, MT-BC (Adjunct Instructor of Music Therapy), Kim Wangler (Associate Professor, Music Industry Studies Program Director), Dr. Ellie H. Wee (Assistant Professor of Cello), Ed Whitener (Adjunct Instructor of Music Education), Dr. Bethany Wiese (Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium), Michele Williams (Staff-Temporary Administrative Assistant), Bill Witcher (Brass Methods), Todd Wright (Professor, Jazz Area Coordinator), Scott Wynne (Professor of Music Industry Studies Chief Recording Engineer), Dr. Maribeth Yoder-White (Adjunct Faculty Orff-Schulwerk)

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