Music
Music majors at William Jewell meet high expectations to achieve their chosen degrees. We challenge students to further their understanding of and accomplishment in their art during their time here. Students can develop their musical talents through a variety of outlets on campus, including student ensembles, community ensembles, solo work, and composition. Participation in the department is available to all students on campus and scholarships, which are competitive and talent based, are available regardless of major.
Degree programs offered:
- Bachelor of Arts:
- Music
- Self-Designed major in Music Business
- Bachelor of Science:
- Church Music
- Music Education
- Music History
- Music Performance
- Music Theory or Composition
- Self-Designed major in Music Business
Distinctives:
As a result of their challenging musical preparation, music majors at Jewell have the aptitude, patience and dedication needed to be successful in many careers. Study in a liberal arts setting with a concentration in music makes for a formidable combination when it comes to potential employment as evidenced by the success of our graduates in many areas of music from performance, teaching, church music, and in the wider music business as a whole. Graduates have also been very successful in careers outside of music, employing the skills and self-discipline that are acquired through rigorous study in music to achieve high acclaim in their chosen careers. Some of the unique and distinctive aspects of the department are:
- Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1978;
- Housed in the purpose built Pillsbury Music Center, which includes large and small rehearsal space, practice facilities, keyboard/computer lab and the Forbis recital hall;
- The Harriman Arts Program provides numerous opportunities throughout the year for visiting artists to interact with Jewell students in master classes on campus;
- The Liberty Symphony Orchestra offers our string and wind students the opportunity to gain invaluable orchestral experience at a high level, often playing alongside their teachers and other area professionals;
- William Jewell is the home of the Quimby Pipe Organ Company’s Op. 55, a magnificent instrument that is housed in Gano Chapel and is used for Jewell and area wide events. Organ students regularly practice and perform on this outstanding instrument.
Are you ready to be center stage? Drop us an e-mail, schedule a visit, or call us toll free (1-888-2-JEWELL).
Music Faculty:
Ian Coleman, D.M.A., Department Chair
Theory and Composition
Lawrence Anthony Brandolino, D.M.A.
Violin and Chamber Orchestra, Liberty Symphony Conductor
Arnold Epley, D.M.A.
Voice, Director of Choral Studies and Director of Vocal Music Education
Calvin Permenter, Jr., D.M.A.
Piano and Director of Keyboard Studies
Ann Marie Rigler, D.M.A.
College Organist, Music History, Organ and Piano
Phillip Schaefer, M.S.
Trumpet, Band, Jazz Band, and Director of Instrumental Studies and Music Education
Ronald Witzke, D.M.A.
Voice, Opera, Oxbridge Coordinator, and Director of Vocal Studies
Part-Time Artist Teachers:
Elaine Brown, M.M., Flute
Monty Carter, M.M., Viola
Trilla Ray-Carter, M.M., ‘Cello
Mark Cohick, M.M., Bassoon, Saxophone
Stephanie Cox, M.M. Trombone
Randall Cunningham, D.M., Clarinet
Ray DeMarchi, M.M., Percussion
James Grimm, M.A., Guitar
Tracey Johnson, M.M., Piano, Theory
Kristi Knecht, B.A., B.M.E., String Bass
Melinda Lein, M.M., Voice, Diction
Allen Myers, D.M.A., Jazz History and Theory
Shelley Peters, M.M.E., Horn
Ann Posey, M.M., Piano and Harpischord
Kathy Kessler Price, M.M., Voice
Martha Risser, M.A., Elementary Music Education
Christie White, M.A., Handbells
Scott Wichael, M.M., Voice
You may also contact part-time artist teachers by emailing Anne Aunspaugh, Administrative Associate.
Lydia Lovan Community School of Music:
Nicole Murray, Director | 816-415-7536
Recent Faculty Emeriti:
Donald C. Brown, D.M.A.
Helen H. Brown, Ph.D.
Phillip C. Posey, D.M.A.
Pauline Riddle, D.M.E.
Dean Wilder, M.M.
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