Conducting and Ensembles
The Division of Conducting & Ensembles consists of five areas: Choral Studies, Early Music Ensembles, Opera, Orchestral Studies, and Wind Studies. Over 20 major ensembles and dozens of smaller groups involve over one thousand students in ensemble experiences widely recognized as among the finest in the nation. College of Music ensembles appear regularly at prestigious state, national and international conferences including the American Choral Directors Association, the College Band Directors National Conference, the Music Educators National Conference, the International Association of Jazz Educators, the Boston Early Music Festival, the National Collegiate Choral Organization, and many others.
Faculty
- Richard Sparks—Chair Conducting & Ensembles; Chamber Choir, Collegium Singers
- Clay Couturiaux—Assistant Director of Orchestral Studies; Concert Orchestra
- Eugene Corporon—Wind Symphony
- Stephen Dubberly—Opera Music Director
- Dennis Fisher—Symphonic Band
- Paula Homer—Opera Stage Director
- Alan McClung—Music Education
- Jerry McCoy—A Cappella Choir, Grand Chorus
- Paul Leenhouts—Director of Early Music Studies
- David Itkin—Director of Orchestral Studies
- Nicholas Williams—Concert Band, Marching Band
Contact Information
Judy Schietroma
(940) 369-8709
Degrees
- Master of Music
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting
