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Section 2: Faculty, Staff, and Organizations
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Manager of Music Ensemble Tours
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC FACULTY: 2009-2010
Michael Jorgensen , Department Chair
Nancy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant
(F): Full-Time Faculty
(P): Part-Time Faculty
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(P) Adney, Robert: Percussion, Percussion Ensemble
(F) Aune, Gregory, D.M.A.: Gustavus Choir, Choral Conducting, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Music Education
(F) Buckstead, Brian, D.M.A.: Violin and Viola, Philharmonic Orchestra, String Chamber Ensembles
(P) Budde, Paul, M.M.: Tuba, Euphonium, Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
(P) Clinefelter, Molly, M.M.: Voice
(P) Engebretson, John, M.M.: Saxophone
(P) Erdahl, Rolf, D.M.A.: String Bass
(P) Erickson-Lume, Sarah, M.M.: Oboe
(P) Gustafson, Beverly, M.M.: Recorder, Early Music Ensembles
(P) Hill, Paul, M.M.: Percussion, Percussion Ensemble
(P) Knoepfel, Justin, M.M.: Viola
(F) Jorgensen, Michael, D.A., Department Chair: Voice, Vocal Techniques, Diction, Vocal Literature, First Term Seminar
(F) Kazarow, Patricia, D.M.A.: Choir of Christ Chapel, Chamber Vocal Ensembles, Music History and Literature, World Music, First Term Seminar
(P) Lammers, Mark, Ph.D.: Research Professor
(P) Leibundguth, Barbara , B.M.: Flute
(P) Mautner-Rodgers, Sharon, B.M.: Cello
(P) McConnaughey, Rebecca, D.M.A.: Voice
(P) McGuire, James, M.M.: Classical Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Guitar Ensemble
(F) Moore, D. Scott, M.M.: Trombone, Brass Ensembles, Music History and Literature, First Term Seminar (Homepage)
(F) Nimmo, Douglas, D.M.A.: Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Vasa Wind Orchestra, Instrumental Conducting, Music Education, Brass Techniques
(P) O’Brien, Timothy, M.M.: Voice
(F) Orpen, Rick, Ph.D.: Music Theory, Composition, Improvisation, Guitar Techniques, Percussion Techniques (Homepage)
(F) Oshima-Ryan, Yumiko, D.M.A.: Piano, Piano Proficiency, Piano Pedagogy, Piano Literature (Homepage)
(F) Pesavento, Ann, D.A.: Bassoon, Woodwind Ensembles, Music Theory, Music Education, Woodwind Techniques, Curriculum II
(P) Richards, Rebekah, M.M.: Piano, Music Theory, Music Fundamentals, Piano Lab School Director (on leave)
(P) Sapa, Emily, M.M.: Flute, Flute Choir
(P) Smith, Christina: Voice
(F) Snapp, Patricia, D.A.: Voice, Lucia Singers, Vocal Techniques, Opera Scenes
(P) Studt-Shoemaker, Lauren, M.A.: Music Education Methods
(P) Tracy, Phala,
M.F.A.: Harp
(P) Urtel, Rodney, M.M.: Chamber Singers, St. Ansgar's Chorus
(F) Wang, Esther, D.M.A.: Piano, Music Appreciation, Listening to Music, Accompanist Supervisor and Coach, Music Theory
(P) Wayne, Nicholas, M.M.: Voice, Birgitta Singers
(P) Weber, Richard, D.M.A.: Clarinet
(P) Wilson,
Matt, M.M.: Horn
(P) Winterfeldt, Beth: Piano Lab School Director
(P) Winterfeldt, Chad, D.M.A.: Handbells, Assistant Organist at Christ Chapel
(F) Wright, Steve, D.M.A.: Trumpet, Jazz Ensembles, Music Arranging
Within each applied music area, there is a designated Area Coordinator intended to serve as the first contact beyond the private instructor if questions arise about any aspect of performance study. These individuals can be of immediate assistance regarding instrument repairs, equipment, lesson scheduling, area seminars, end-of-semester auditions, recitals, performances, etc. If further assistance is needed, students are encouraged to speak with the Chair of the Department.
Brass
Area Coordinator: Prof. D. Scott Moore
Office: FAM 115
Office Telephone: 6260
E-Mail Address: smoore@gac.edu
Guitar and Percussion
Area Coordinator: Prof. Rick Orpen
Office: FAM 207
Office Telephone: 7348
E-Mail Address: orpen@gac.edu
Keyboard
Area Coordinator: Prof. Yumiko Oshima-Ryan
Office: FAM 305
Office Telephone: 7303
E-Mail Address: yumiko@gac.edu
Strings
Area Coordinator: Prof. Brian Buckstead
Office: FAM 100
Office Telephone: 7360
E-Mail Address: bbuckste@gustavus.edu
Vocal
Area Coordinator: Prof. Patricia Snapp
Office: FAM 101
Office Telephone: 7359
E-Mail Address: snapp@gac.edu
Woodwinds
Area Coordinator: Prof. Ann Pesavento
Office: FAM 317
Office Telephone: 7316
E-Mail Address: apesaven@gac.edu
Each area differs slightly in its configuration of studio classes, seminar classes, and end-of-semester performance requirements. Each set of requirements is consistent with the area’s unique student enrollment figures, staffing profiles, and teaching approaches of the area faculty. Parallel requirements among all areas include: (1) all students studying applied music must attend seven recitals or concerts each semester, (2) there is a system of area-specific classes and performance opportunities for students, and (3) students must have experienced performance at the area level before appearing in departmental recitals.
The Office of Fine Arts is located in the loft area of the Björling Recital Hall lobby. The director, assisted by student workers, coordinates and manages departmentally endorsed student, faculty, and guest-artist recitals. The Manager of Music Ensemble Tours is also located there.
Office of Fine Arts
Alan Behrends: Director of Fine Arts
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Office Telephone: 507.933.7013
E-Mail Address: al@gac.edu
Manager of Music Ensemble Tours
Lisa Westphal: Tour Manager
Office Telephone: 507.933.7163
E-Mail Address: lwestph2@gustavus.edu
The mission of the Music Council at Gustavus Adolphus College is to serve the Gustavus community by fostering the development of College music programs so that students may realize their full potential as both musicians and Gustavus students. The council meets monthly to discuss events, ideas, and issues that potentially and directly affect the Department of Music. Music Council representatives also serve as members of various council committees including the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA), Music Ensemble Togetherness, Newsletter and Bulletin Board, and Webpage Committees.
Members
The Music Council consists of two co-officers, two senior representatives, two junior representatives, two sophomore representatives, one non-major representative, a faculty advisor, and the departmental academic assistant who serves as secretary. Election of the two senior co-officers occurs in the spring while remaining members are elected in a fall process overseen by co-officers and returning council members.
2009-2010 Music Council
Co-Presidents
Laura Mahowald (lmahowal@gustavus.edu)
David Mann (dmann@gustavus.edu)
Music Council Faculty Advisor
Prof. Patricia Kazarow (pkazarow@gac.edu)
The Scherzo
The purpose of The Scherzo, a monthly publication of the Gustavus Adolphus College Music Council, is to inform, educate, and connect students involved with music at Gustavus. This publication is intended not just for music majors and minors, but for all students who participate in Gustavus ensembles and applied lesson studios. The editors of The Scherzo continually seek willing individuals to contribute articles, reviews, anecdotes, advertisements, and other information for publication. Submissions may be made via E-Mail to thescherzo@gac.edu.
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Revised: August, 2009